# Materials Program Manager

**Company:** [Skydio](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/skydio)
**Location:** Hayward, CA
**Role:** Technical Program Management
**Salary:** $136k – $179k/yr
**Experience:** 4+ years
**Skills:** bill of materials, clear-to-build, Supply Chain Management, materials management, contract manufacturing, Inventory Management, engineering change orders, product lifecycle management, ERP Systems, Data Analysis, supplier management, production planning
**Posted:** 2026-08-04

> Manages materials strategy and Clear-to-Build execution for drone and dock production across in-house and contract manufacturing sites. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 4–6 years of hardware and contract manufacturing experience, strong analytical skills, and cross-functional program leadership.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Plan all BOM (Bill of Materials) materials to ensure the right availability of products at the right place and time throughout the product lifecycle at in-house FATP and contract manufacturers.
- Manage Tier 2 materials at contract manufacturing sites to build and ship critical modules and sub-assemblies.
- Manage the Clear-to-Build (CTB) report to drive material readiness for production plans and customer orders.
- Develop material strategies that balance supply flexibility and inventory cost exposure.
- Identify supply chain risks and mitigation steps; communicate risks across stakeholders and cross-functional teams, and escalate in a timely manner.
- Use CTB to drive Engineering Change Orders (ECO), product transitions, and material revisions to ensure supply continuity and minimize obsolescence.
- Collaborate with purchasing to secure supply commitments, close shortages, and establish appropriate supplier strategies with the Supply Chain team.
- Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, program management, product development, design engineering, supply chain, production control, and logistics teams.
- Engage with system developers to build and improve internal systems and tools.
- Improve internal and external processes.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations.
- 4–6 years of related experience in an OEM/JDM/ODM hardware business, including contract manufacturing experience.
- Strong analytical and data-based problem-solving skills, including the ability to work with large amounts of data and identify connections.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including presenting material status in weekly program and executive meetings.
- Collaborative team-player mindset.
- Must work onsite in Hayward, California, three days per week.

## Nice to Have
- Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and ERP systems.
- FAA Part 107 certification is strongly encouraged within the first 60 days and required for certain positions.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Annual base salary: **$136,000–$179,000**.
- Equity in the form of stock options.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Relocation assistance may be available for eligible roles.
- Group health insurance plans.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, and 401(k) savings plan.

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