Senior Materials Program Manager (Drones)

Location: Hayward, California, United States; 3 days mandatory on site per week

Annual base salary: $112,200–$179,000

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous drones and aerial mobility technology by combining artificial intelligence with hardware and software product development.

What you will do

• Plan Bill of Materials materials across the product lifecycle for in-house FATP operations and contract manufacturers.
• Manage the Clear-to-Build process to ensure material readiness for production plans and customer orders.
• Develop inventory and material strategies that balance supply flexibility with cost exposure.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate supply chain risks across cross-functional stakeholders.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders, product transitions, material revisions, shortages, and supplier commitments.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, production control, logistics, purchasing, and system development teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations.
• 5–8 years of related experience in OEM, JDM, or ODM hardware businesses.
• Prior contract manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical, data-based problem-solving, communication, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and present material status in program and executive meetings.
• Must work on site in Hayward, California 3 days per week.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management software and ERP systems.
• FAA Part 107 certification, or willingness to obtain it within the first 60 days where required.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with comprehensive benefits.
• Stock options and competitive base salary.
• Health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Relocation assistance may be available for eligible roles.
• Inclusive, multidisciplinary environment focused on diverse perspectives and complex problem-solving.