Material Program Manager

Taipei City, Taiwan

About the role

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Who we are:</strong></p> <p>Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.</p> <p>Motive serves nearly 100,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.</p> <p>Visit <a href="http://gomotive.com">gomotive.com</a> to learn more.</p></div><div> <p class="p8i6j03 paragraph"><strong>

About

the Role</strong></p> <p class="p8i6j03 paragraph">As a Material Program Manager, you will lead cross-functional material programs from planning through new product introduction and production ramp. You will translate product and demand

requirements into material readiness plans, manage supply risks, and drive timely decisions across Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and external suppliers. This is a hybrid role based in Taipei, and you will report into Jocelyn Chen (Director, Supply Chain).</p> <p class="p8i6j03 paragraph">The ideal candidate combines strong supply chain expertise with disciplined program management. You will have the opportunity to improve material planning, supplier readiness, cost, quality, and delivery performance across Motive’s hardware programs.</p> <p class="p8i6j03 paragraph"><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p> <ul class="p8i6j09 p8i6j04"> <li class="p8i6j0c">Lead end-to-end material programs across product development, new product introduction, production ramp, and sustaining operations.</li> <li class="p8i6j0c">Build and manage program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and mitigation actions.</li> <li class="p8i6j0c">Translate product

requirements and demand forecasts into material readiness plans covering bills of materials, sourcing, capacity, lead times, inventory, and allocation.</li> <li class="p8i6j0c">Drive supplier readiness and resolve material, quality, capacity, and delivery escalations.</li> <li class="p8i6j0c">Establish program reviews, performance metrics, and reporting to communicate progress and support decision-making.</li> <li class="p8i6j0c">Identify root causes and implement process improvements that reduce cost, lead time, and supply risk.</li> </ul> <p class="p8i6j03 paragraph"><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p> <ul class="p8i6j09 p8i6j04"> <li class="p8i6j0c">5+ years of experience in material management, supply chain, operations, program management, or a related field.</li> <li class="p8i6j0c">Experience leading cross-functional hardware or manufacturing programs from new product introduction through production ramp.</li> <li class="p8i6j0c">Strong understanding of material planning, procurement, supplier management, bills of materials, and ERP or MRP systems.</li> <li class="p8i6j0c">Demonstrated ability to manage complex workstreams, prioritize competing

requirements, and drive execution to completion.</li> <li class="p8i6j0c">Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, evaluate trade-offs, and recommend effective solutions.</li> <li class="p8i6j0c">Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build alignment across technical and business stakeholders.</li> <li class="p8i6j0c">Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.</li> </ul> </div><div class="content-conclusion"><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><em>Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. </em></p> <p><em>Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X9AbvQHki8zZCyjDjip1g0NtdZHcykJc/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">here</a>.</em></p> <p><em>UK Candidate Privacy Notice <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nqdWTJ7WJJikhj1Yhlo4jxDRA_6yXZbd/view">here</a>.</em></p> <p><em><span id="m_-8012333603671085849gmail-docs-internal-guid-8821a356-7fff-42cb-93df-e4c910033371">The applicant must be authorized to receive and access those commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations. </span>It is Motive's policy to require that employees be authorized to receive access to Motive products and technology. </em></p> <p><em>Regarding US-based roles, depending on your role and primary work location, Motive Technologies, Inc. (“Employer”) discloses candidates may be required to execute a non-compete covenant with the Employer. This requirement does not apply to lawyers, interns, or employees working in CA, MN, MT, ND, OK, or where otherwise prohibited by law.</em></p> <p><em>Non-compete covenant terms in all other jurisdictions will be subject to the applicable statutory

requirements, including but not limited to, procedures, industry related prohibitions, or salary and

compensation thresholds.</em></p> <p><em>All job postings are for existing vacancies. Please note; some interviews or new-hire training sessions may be held in person at one of our global offices.</em></p></div>

About Motive

Motive develops technology that connects and automates physical operations for businesses across various industries. The company provides a platform that combines telematics, fleet management, compliance tools, equipment monitoring, and AI-powered safety solutions. Its products help companies track vehicles, monitor driver behavior, automate workflows, and ensure regulatory compliance through real-time data and analytics. Motive also offers integrated solutions for spend management and maintenance, enabling businesses to control costs and improve operational efficiency. The platform supports diverse sectors including trucking, construction, oil and gas, and agriculture by centralizing data and enabling actionable insights. Through automation and visibility, Motive helps organizations optimize asset utilization and enhance decision-making in day-to-day operations.

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Job details

Location

Taipei City, Taiwan

Company

NameMotive
IndustryApps
Team Size5

Funding

Total raised

$717M

Last stage

Series F

Investors

Kleiner Perkins
Insight Partners
IVP
Index Ventures
GGreenoaks Capital

Founders

SM

Shoaib Makani

Co-Founder & CEO

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RJ

Ryan Johns

Co-Founder

Obaid Khan

Obaid Khan

Co-Founder (former COO, current Board Member)

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