Technical Program Manager, WHOOP
NPI
$110-145k
+ Equity
More information about location
Wearable health and fitness devices
Be an early applicant
Wearable health and fitness devices
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$110-145k
+ Equity
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance and Healthspan.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field
- 4+ years of experience in program management, manufacturing development, or hardware engineering
- Proven success leading cross-functional programs through NPI and mass production ramp
- Experience working directly with overseas manufacturing partners in Asia, especially in consumer electronics or similar high-volume hardware industries
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes including SMT, assembly, test, and pack-out
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, align stakeholders, and drive structured problem solving in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to tailor messaging for technical and executive audiences
- Proficiency with Excel, Gantt tools, Jira, Confluence, GDrive, and PLM systems (e.g. Arena)
- Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply!
What the job involves
- WHOOP is seeking a Technical Program Manager (NPI) to lead manufacturing development for new hardware programs
- This role owns manufacturing program execution from early concept through production ramp, working closely with Engineering and Operations teams to ensure factory readiness, issue resolution, and high-quality program delivery
- You’ll work closely with Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality, CapEx, Supply Chain, and Operations teams - both at WHOOP HQ and at production sites - to ensure our products are developed, validated, and launched on time, at scale, and at the right quality
- Lead manufacturing program execution for new hardware products, from early development through mass production ramp
- Drive contract manufacturer preparation and readiness for EVT, DVT, PVT, and pre-production builds
- Own program schedules, build plans, risk trackers, issue lists, and validation milestones across internal and external teams
- Drive production process development, documentation, optimization, and validation in partnership with cross-functional engineering teams
- Lead readiness efforts with Test Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering across test deployment, debug planning, equipment setup, and process integration for each build phase
- Act as the central point of coordination during high-pressure NPI phases, ensuring alignment, timely decision-making, and clear accountability across functions
- Communicate structured and concise program updates to stakeholders across engineering, operations, and leadership
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of NPI processes, documentation, and tools to support scalable program execution
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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