Program Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Xometry; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 103,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Xometry is a leading digital manufacturing marketplace enabling the world’s buyers and suppliers to connect and scale production. We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex cross-functional operational programs, collaborating with product, engineering, and supply chain teams to drive measurable improvements and optimize processes.

You will develop detailed plans, monitor KPIs, manage budgets, and align stakeholders to deliver on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years in program/project management, operations, or supply chain.
• Experience leading large cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, and project scope.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex, cross-functional operational programs from initiation through execution and delivery.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, supply chain, and customer success teams to implement operational improvements and drive measurable outcomes.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to track program success and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Create detailed project plans, manage budgets, mitigate risks, and ensure timelines are met.
• Serve as a key liaison between stakeholders to ensure alignment on objectives and deliverables.
• Analyze data to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement.
• Champion lean principles and operational best practices across the organization.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Budgeting & planning

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Asana

Microsoft Project

Job description

Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry’s digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.

How You’ll Contribute:

• Lead and manage complex, cross-functional operational programs from initiation through execution and delivery.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, supply chain, and customer success teams to implement operational improvements and drive measurable outcomes.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to track program success and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Create detailed project plans, manage budgets, mitigate risks, and ensure timelines are met.
• Serve as a key liaison between stakeholders to ensure alignment on objectives and deliverables.
• Analyze data to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement.
• Champion lean principles and operational best practices across the organization.

What You Bring To Xometry:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program or project management, operations, or supply chain roles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale projects with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven experience managing budgets, timelines, and project scope.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, supply chain platforms, and operational analytics tools.
• PMP, Six Sigma, or Lean certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project.

The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $103,000-$134,000 annually + annual bonus depending on factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, and location.

Benefits:

• 401(k) match
• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave
• EAP, other wellbeing resources

Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

For US based roles: Xometry participates in E-Verify and after a job offer is accepted, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.