Sr. Manager, Material Program Management (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Folsom, CA; Reno, NV; or Pueblo, CO

Salary: $185,000–$225,000 USD annual base salary

Company

hirify.global develops mission-critical technologies for space, defense, and national security.

What you will do

• Lead, coach, develop, recruit, and retain Material Program Managers; assign program coverage, balance workloads, and manage escalations.
• Set and enforce material program management practices, planning and reporting standards, performance metrics, and continuous improvement processes.
• Own material strategies, plans, performance, and relevant portions of Integrated Master Schedules across assigned programs from proposal through development and production.
• Oversee subcontractor execution, supplier reporting, program management deliverables, supply and demand planning, risk mitigation, and recovery actions.
• Manage material financials, including sales forecasts, estimates at completion, accruals, variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Represent Supply Chain in program reviews, customer meetings, leadership briefings, proposals, and new business pursuits while ensuring contract flow-down and government compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, finance, supply chain, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of program management and/or supply chain management experience in aerospace and defense programs, including at least 3 years leading teams with direct reports.
• Experience managing Integrated Master Schedules and program financials, including EACs, forecasting, and accruals.
• Direct experience with government procurement regulations and contract flow-downs, including FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and TINA.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government-issued Secret clearance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice to have

• Master's degree or MBA.
• Experience managing rocket propulsion or missile defense system programs.
• PMP certification and Lean and/or Six Sigma training or certification.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and analytics or planning tools.
• Experience building or scaling a program management function in a growing organization.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible Time Off and a focus on work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families, with significant company-paid premiums.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Wellness programs, voluntary benefits, employee support resources, and flexible gym membership options.
• Mission-driven work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative environment.