Program Manager, Strategic Operations

Xometry; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Xometry is seeking an experienced Program Manager, Operations to drive cross-functional programs that boost efficiency and scale our manufacturing marketplace in the United States. You will partner with product, engineering, supply chain, and customer success teams to deliver measurable improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of program or operations management, with strong analytics, budget and risk management, and up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or 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.

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 collaboration

KPI development

Budget management

Project leadership

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field

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.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Program Manager, Operations to join our fast-paced and innovative team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing cross-functional initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, drive scalability, and support our growth in advanced manufacturing.

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 industry or Industrial backgroundis 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.

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.