Materials Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Materials Project Manager – 584. Location: Broomfield, Colorado, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

You will work closely with scientists, engineers, procurement teams, and program managers to ensure smooth materials planning, logistics, and execution.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, scope, and execute complex materials management projects supporting quantum hardware development
• Develop detailed project schedules, milestones, budgets, and logistics plans
• Lead regular project status meetings, reviews, and post-project retrospectives;
• Define and implement standard processes for critical performance areas, including
  • Safety and training
  • Operational performance
  • Asset capitalization
  • RFID tagging
  • Spares fulfillment
  • Import and export compliance
  • Cycle counting and inventory accuracy
• Gather requirements, evaluate new initiatives, and support project scoping efforts
• Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and presentations using key performance indicators
• Act as a liaison between Materials Management and global technical teams;
• Communicate project strategy, scope changes, risks, and progress to stakeholders and leadership
• Support continuous process improvement across materials operations
• Travel up to 25 percent as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum requirement)
• At least 5 years of experience in operations planning, control, and coordination
• Experience in high-tech manufacturing, aerospace, semiconductors, or similar industries
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. government regulations;
• Must meet national security and contractual eligibility requirements

Preferred:

• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Solid understanding of materials management principles and best practices
• Advanced experience with ERP and MRP systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities;
• Experience working in R&D-driven environments
• Proven project management skills with a balance of execution and long-term improvement

Compensation:

• Salary range: $127,000 to $159,000 per year
• Compensation may vary based on experience, education, and qualifications
• Incentive eligible role, with bonus included in the posted range

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and equity options
• Flexible work schedule;
• Employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match and student loan repayment support
• Paid parental leave;
• Generous vacation, sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• Employee discount programs