Material Program Manager

Our client, a leading organization in the robotics product development sector, is seeking a Materials Program Manager to join their team. As a Materials Program Manager, you will be part of the Supply Chain and Engineering Support teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Materials Program Manager


Location: North Reading, MA

Pay Range: $110 / hr on Experis W2

What's the Job?

• Drive end-to-end material readiness across all phases of the product lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) through beta builds and into General Availability
• Manage and execute the Material Readiness Report, providing visibility into material risks, lead times, supply health, and build readiness status.
• Lead material program governance, including ECO-to-PO change management, ensuring seamless translation of engineering changes into supply chain execution without disrupting production schedules.
• Develop and maintain material program mechanisms such as dashboards, trackers, and escalation frameworks to enable proactive risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and quality teams to manage BOM maturity, resolve supply constraints, and drive root-cause corrective actions for shortages or receipt holds.

What's Needed?

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in material program management, supply chain, or NPI/operations within a hardware product development environment.
• Proficiency with BOM management across development phases, including BOM maturity tracking and build readiness assessments.
• Experience navigating ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or equivalent for procurement and supply planning.
• Strong cross-functional project management skills, with the ability to influence without authority across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Excellent analytical skills to build and maintain dashboards, identify supply risks proactively, and communicate trade-offs effectively using data-driven insights.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on innovative projects within a dynamic and inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with talented professionals across multiple disciplines to drive impactful results.
• Develop your expertise in supply chain and product lifecycle management.
• Engage in a role that values continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to operational excellence.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.