Senior Program Manager, WHOOP
Research, Algorithms, and Data
Wearable health and fitness devices
Job no longer available
Wearable health and fitness devices
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance and Healthspan.
Role
Who you are
- WHOOP is looking for an experienced Senior Program Manager to ensure the efficient execution of these mission-critical projects
- The right person for this role is a high performer who leverages relationships throughout WHOOP to see around corners and seamlessly align dependent resources despite inevitable uncertainty
- You have 5+ years of experience in technical program management or a related field
- You are a skilled and versatile problem solver. You can operate in ambiguity and anticipate potential challenges
- You are an excellent communicator both in writing and speaking
- You have strong program management and Excel skills and a knack for organizing information
- You lead with and practice psychological safety
- You can rally stakeholders forward at a challenging yet sustainable pace and successfully partner with diverse technical and non technical stakeholders both internally and externally to the RAD organization
- You listen with the intent to understand and grow, take on feedback quickly and share feedback with others to help everyone grow
What the job involves
- The Research, Algorithms, and Data (RAD) Organization covers a broad scope and a wide range of skill sets from conducting on site and decentralized clinical research to data engineering and machine learning operations to signal processing, data science, and machine learning
- The projects RAD delivers require a high degree of well-coordinated cross-functional collaboration across quarters or even years
- Develop and maintain a coherent program strategy to align resources across the many sub-groups of the RAD org as projects move from one to the next
- Maintain a source of truth on the status, risks, blockers, and staffing for all RAD initiatives; update stakeholders internal and external to the RAD org on these as they evolve
- Anticipate complexity and break it down to simplify and de-risk projects
- Maintain visibility into the RAD organization’s budget and spending
- Work independently and self sufficiently to solve problems; escalating to management’s attention as needed
- Identify inefficiencies in the team and propose solutions for more streamlined processes
- Reports to the Senior Vice President of Research, Algorithms, and Data
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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Insights
1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Mar 2026
$575m
SERIES G
Aug 2021
$200m
SERIES F
Total funding: $979.8m
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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