Material Program Manager

Our client, a leading organization in the robotics product development sector, is seeking a Materials Program Managerto 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.

Location:North Reading, MA

Pay Range:$110 / hr on Experis W2

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• 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
• Weekly Pay