Staff Hardware Engineering Program Manager

Join WHOOP, a leading performance optimization company, as a Staff Hardware Engineering Program Manager. In this player-coach role, you will lead the development of new products, manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and drive complex integrated projects from kickoff through launch. You will work closely with Hardware, Software, Manufacturing, and Creative teams to deliver innovative WHOOP hardware. Enjoy a flexible vacation policy, competitive benefits package, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of fitness and performance.

Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply

Responsibilities

• Lead and align multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver new WHOOP hardware products.
• Manage the engineering project management team dedicated to your program domain, ensuring everyone is working towards the same goals.
• Drive clarity and alignment cross-functionally, even when requirements are ambiguous or in-flux, and manage complex integrated projects from kickoff through launch.
• Working knowledge of hardware lead-times and electrical development workflows

Requirements

• Ability to travel internationally to support engineering builds (up to 10%)
• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional hardware projects from development through market release with multiple products launched to date
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both written and verbal
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience in hardware product development
• Experience communicating with Hardware, Firmware, Manufacturing, and external partners both domestically and internationally
• Strong understanding of product component development cycles, lead times, and sourcing processes
• 8+ years of industry experience in consumer electronics
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Preferred

• Previous management experience is preferred, but not required

Pay

USD 175,000 - 215,000