Program Manager, WHOOP
Core Algorithms
$125-175k
+ Equity
Wearable health and fitness devices
Be an early applicant
Wearable health and fitness devices
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$125-175k
+ Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance and Healthspan.
Role
Who you are
- 2+ years of experience in program management, project management, process operations, or a related role
- Experience working on technical projects, ideally involving algorithms, data, or software systems
- Experience organizing projects using Jira or similar platforms
- Comfort working with technical teams and learning new concepts quickly
- Clear, confident written and oral communicator
- Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across diverse teams
- Background in consumer technology, platforms, or data-driven products is a plus
- Experience incorporating AI tools into workflows
- Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply!
What the job involves
- As a Program Manager at WHOOP, you will be a critical member of the team that develops the algorithms that power the features we provide to our members
- This role sits at the intersection of data science, sensor intelligence, machine learning operations, software, and product, and is responsible for translating research and development work into clear plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure delivery timelines are met
- This is a great opportunity for someone early in their program management career who is excited about data and algorithms and wants to grow their technical and cross-functional skills in a fast-paced environment
- Partner closely with algorithm engineers and data scientists to facilitate project kickoffs and retrospectives, define milestones, timelines, and dependencies to keep algorithm development moving forward
- Maintain an updated program roadmap for Core Algorithms
- Support the execution of core algorithm development projects, including research experiments, model iterations, and validation work
- Manages the maintenance of clear project documentation and status updates
- Help identify risks and blockers, and escalate tradeoffs with proposed solutions
- Facilitate cross-functional communication across WHOOP for awareness and understanding
- Partner with the broader RAD program management team to continuously improve the development process to enable execution of projects in an organized, methodical, and predictable manner
Our take
WHOOP develops wearable health-tracking devices designed to help athletes optimise their performance. Its technology continuously monitors recovery, sleep, and training hours to fine-tune both individual and team performance. Unlike competitors that primarily track exercise data, WHOOP's holistic approach includes metrics like heart rate variability, which can influence more effective and healthier exercise routines.
By focusing on a subscription model that includes the cost of the physical device, WHOOP differentiates itself from competitors that charge a higher one-time fee for their products. This model provides ongoing value and encourages users to stay engaged with their health data.
WHOOP's comprehensive monitoring of strain and recovery has given it a competitive edge, even as other brands like Fitbit have incorporated similar features. Beyond sports performance, WHOOP has conducted extensive research on predicting premature births, aiming to integrate these findings into their app. This commitment to broader health applications demonstrates WHOOP's dedication to advancing wearable health technology.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Aug 2021
$200m
SERIES F
Oct 2020
$100m
SERIES E
Total funding: $404.8m
Company benefits
- Flexible Vacation: WHOOP has a flexible vacation policy that allows you to unwind, laptop-free, when you need it most.
- Focus on Family: We offer 18 weeks paid parental leave, plus an additional 2 weeks to gradually return to work.
- Get Invested: In addition to a competitive base salary and 401k, you're eligible to receive stock options to share in the future of WHOOP.
- WHOOP +1: Everyone on the team gets a complimentary WHOOP membership—plus another membership to share with a loved one.
- Health Matters: Our competitive benefits package covers medical, dental, and vision, in addition to mental health services, life and disability insurance, and more.
- Find Your Fit: Full-time employees get $500 a year to spend on wellness in whatever way they see fit, from fitness classes and memberships, to recovery services.
- It Pays to Sleep: Our Sleep Performance Program incentivizes employees to get more sleep. Log an average sleep performance of 85% or higher for the month and get a $100 bonus.
- Location, Location, Location: You can’t beat the views from the rooftop of One Kenmore Square. Feel inspired daily as you work, enjoy free snacks and coffee, and collaborate in the heart of Boston.
Company HQ
West Fens, Boston, MA
Leadership
Will Ahmed
(Founder & CEO)After graduating from Harvard with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Economics, Will went on to hold Summer Analyst roles at Allen & Company and Lindsay Goldberg before founding WHOOP in 2012.
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