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# Principal Program Manager, Auto & Industrial at Xometry

- **Company:** Xometry
- **Location:** Waltham, MA
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-02
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xometry/jobs/5278118007

## 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.

The Principal Program Manager owns a portfolio of Xometry's most complex and highest-value production programs, often several concurrent programs of $5M or more each, from award through launch and into steady-state supply. This person is the primary point of contact for the customer, leads the cross-functional and partner teams that deliver the program, and is accountable for quality, delivery, and financial results.

Alongside individual programs, this role improves how Xometry runs programs overall. The Principal Program Manager sets the standard for program management practice, drives operational improvements that let the program portfolio scale, and mentors other program managers on the team.

This role reports to the Director, Strategic Program Operations.

How You'll Contribute:

Own Strategic Production Programs End to End

- Lead multiple concurrent, complex production programs, often $5M or more each, from opportunity and award through first article, launch, and repeat production
- Build and manage detailed program plans that meet customer and internal requirements for scope, timeline, quality, and cost
- Run programs using the Xometry Product Development Process, aligned with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- Manage program budgets and financials, including tooling, capital, and margin, and drive actions to meet financial objectives
- Track launch and production metrics, including timeline adherence, on-time delivery, quality, customer experience, and program financial results

Lead Customers, Partners, and Cross-Functional Teams

- Serve as the primary point of contact for customer program, engineering, quality, and procurement teams
- Lead cross-functional teams across Sales, Field Deployed Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain Planning, and the Partner Network to deliver each program
- Hold manufacturing partners accountable to program commitments, and work with them on capacity, schedule, and quality issues
- Coordinate resources, partner capacity, and dependencies across concurrent programs, identify risks early, escalate when needed, and lead mitigation and recovery across customer, partner, and internal teams
- Communicate program status through regular reviews with customers and internal leadership
- Find opportunities to expand programs within existing accounts and bring them to Sales and Account Management

Improve How Xometry Runs Programs

- Lead cross-functional operational initiatives that improve program efficiency, scalability, and repeatability
- Define and monitor program KPIs, and use data to find and drive improvements
- Apply Lean principles and operational best practices to program workflows, and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
- Develop and maintain program management standards, templates, and playbooks for the team
- Work with Product and Engineering to improve the tools and systems that support program execution

Develop the Program Management Team

- Mentor and coach program managers on launch planning, customer management, financial management, and structured problem solving
- Serve as the escalation point for difficult program issues across the portfolio
- Help onboard new program managers and contribute to hiring

What You Bring To Xometry:

Core Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field
- 12+ years of program or project management experience, including leading production programs in a manufacturing environment
- Manufacturing experience across processes such as CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal, stamping, die casting, or extrusion
- Demonstrated success running multiple concurrent, complex programs, often $5M or more each, from award through launch and into repeat production
- Working knowledge of APQP and related quality planning practices
- Experience managing program budgets, timelines, scope, and financial results
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing supplier or contract manufacturer performance
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills in technical and manufacturing settings
- Strong written and verbal communication, including executive-level presentation skills

## How You Work

- Hands-on and accountable, willing to get into the details to keep a program on track
- Credible with a customer's program director and with a partner's plant manager
- Structured and data-driven, acting on program signals before issues become escalations
- Customer focused, with clear and proactive communication
- Builds processes and standards that others can follow
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Location and Travel

- Remote or hybrid
- Approximately 25% travel to customer and partner facilities
- Must be ITAR eligible, meaning a U.S. person as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 C.F.R. § 120.62), such as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum or refugee status, because this role requires access to export-controlled information

## Preferred Qualifications

- 5+ years of military experience, such as service in program management, acquisition, logistics, or operations roles
- PMP certification
- Lean or Six Sigma certification
- Experience in automotive, aerospace, defense, or industrial manufacturing
- Experience with PPAP, AS9102 first article inspection, or other customer launch requirements
- Familiarity with ERP systems, Salesforce, BI tools such as Tableau or Looker, and project management tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project
- Experience in a high-mix contract manufacturing or manufacturing marketplace environment

The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $116,000-$143,000 annually + annual bonus depending on factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, and location.  We also offer a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) match, medical, 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; and much more.

#LI-Hybrid 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.

## About Xometry

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Xometry operates a global AI-powered marketplace for custom manufacturing, connecting buyers (from startups to Fortune 500s) with a network of certified suppliers for on-demand production.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: XMTR) [investors.xometry.com](https://investors.xometry.com/static-files/183ddf2d-8042-403a-9cc7-cd2633042c4a)
- **Headquarters**: North Bethesda, Maryland, USA (with offices in Lexington, KY; Waltham, MA; Munich, Lyon, Shanghai, and more) [xometry.com/careers](https://www.xometry.com/careers/)
- **Founded**: 2013 [xometry.com/about-us](https://www.xometry.com/about-us/)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available in provided materials

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Custom manufacturing, on-demand manufacturing, industrial supply chain digitization
- **Target customers**: B2B – engineers, product designers, and procurement teams at enterprises (including Fortune 500 companies), SMBs, and startups
- **Mission**: “To make the world’s manufacturing capacity accessible to all.” [xometry.com/about-us](https://www.xometry.com/about-us/)

## Products & Services
- **Xometry Instant Quoting Engine**: AI-powered platform that provides instant pricing and lead times for CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding, sheet metal, and more. Supports prototype to production volumes with no minimums. [xometry.com](https://www.xometry.com/)
- **Thomas – Sourcing & Marketing Platform**: A leading industrial sourcing platform that connects buyers with suppliers and offers marketing services for manufacturers. Acquired by Xometry. [xometry.com](https://www.xometry.com/about-us/)
- **Workcenter Platform**: Cloud-based software for suppliers to manage jobs, operations, and cash flow. [investors.xometry.com](https://investors.xometry.com/static-files/183ddf2d-8042-403a-9cc7-cd2633042c4a)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed in provided materials; public company with LTM (Last Twelve Months) revenue of **$687M** as of 2026. [investors.xometry.com](https://investors.xometry.com/static-files/183ddf2d-8042-403a-9cc7-cd2633042c4a)
- **Key Metrics**: 
  - 85,000+ active buyers globally [xometry.com/about-us](https://www.xometry.com/about-us/)
  - 5,000 global suppliers in the partner network [investors.xometry.com](https://investors.xometry.com/static-files/183ddf2d-8042-403a-9cc7-cd2633042c4a)
  - 1,500+ team members [xometry.com/about-us](https://www.xometry.com/about-us/)
  - $1.5B+ total revenue generated for suppliers [investors.xometry.com](https://investors.xometry.com/static-files/183ddf2d-8042-403a-9cc7-cd2633042c4a)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not explicitly listed, but certifications include ISO 9001, AS9100D, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, ITAR, and CMMC Level 2. [xometry.com](https://www.xometry.com/)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Listed on Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for six consecutive years [xometry.com/about-us](https://www.xometry.com/about-us/)
  - IPO in June 2021 [xometry.com/about-us](https://www.xometry.com/about-us/)
  - Expanding international footprint (offices in Europe and Asia) and deepening enterprise account engagement [investors.xometry.com](https://investors.xometry.com/static-files/183ddf2d-8042-403a-9cc7-cd2633042c4a)

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI-Native Marketplace**: Uses proprietary AI for instant quoting, job matching, pricing, and capacity utilization – a digital moat in a traditionally analog industry.
- **Network Effects**: Two-sided marketplace with thousands of buyers and suppliers; scale drives faster, more accurate quotes and better capacity for all participants.
- **Trust and Compliance**: Holds critical certifications (ITAR, AS9100, ISO 13485, etc.), enabling defense, aerospace, and medical customers to use the platform.
- **Data Flywheel**: Over 3M+ sourcing evaluations and vast order data continuously improve AI models, making the platform smarter over time.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand global supplier and buyer networks, particularly in Europe and Asia.
- Increase enterprise account penetration and deepen relationships with large, complex customers.
- Grow international footprint through local offices and regional supplier onboarding.
- Enhance services layer (e.g., DFM feedback, quality assurance, managed programs). [investors.xometry.com](https://investors.xometry.com/static-files/183ddf2d-8042-403a-9cc7-cd2633042c4a)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Mission**: “Make the world’s manufacturing capacity accessible to all.” Employees work on products that power spacecraft, medical devices, electric vehicles, and robotics. [xometry.com/careers](https://www.xometry.com/careers/)
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid work model; offices with free snacks and drinks. Flexible time off and paid holidays. [xometry.com/careers](https://www.xometry.com/careers/)
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation, equity grants, comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, life/STD/LTD insurance, and mental health resources (Employee Assistance Program). [xometry.com/careers](https://www.xometry.com/careers/)
- **Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)**: Seven ERGs (Asian, Black, Latino/Hispanic, LGBTQIA+, Women, Military/Veterans, and more) support inclusion and community. [xometry.com/careers](https://www.xometry.com/careers/)
- **Growth**: Fast-paced, hyper-growth environment with 1,500+ employees and a public company trajectory. The company emphasizes a “founder’s mindset” and collaboration. [xometry.com/careers](https://www.xometry.com/careers/)
- **Current Openings**: 268 jobs listed across Finance, Marketing, Operations, Engineering, and more (as of search date). [job-boards.greenhouse.io/xometry](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xometry)

## Sources
1. [xometry.com/about-us](https://www.xometry.com/about-us/)
2. [xometry.com/careers](https://www.xometry.com/careers/)
3. [xometry.com](https://www.xometry.com/)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/xometry](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xometry)
5. [investors.xometry.com](https://investors.xometry.com/static-files/183ddf2d-8042-403a-9cc7-cd2633042c4a)

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