WHOOP
Senior Hardware Engineering Program Manager, Apparel and Accessories
WHOOP, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
WHOOP is hiring a Senior Hardware Engineering Program Manager, Apparel and Accessories to drive the development of technical garments and accessories that elevate the WHOOP member experience. This role is a cross-functional leader, ensuring hardware, apparel, and accessories projects are executed with precision and brought to market on time. You will partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Creative teams to influence the next generation of WHOOP products, ensuring quality, performance, and innovation. Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end project management for the Apparel and Accessories portfolio, including planning, execution, and on-time delivery of new product launches and major refreshes. Build and maintain detailed project schedules, considering the unique workflows of the Hardware and Accessories team. Drive alignment between cross-functional teams (Hardware Engineering, WHOOPLabs, Quality, Creative) to ensure product performance and member experience standards are met. Manage development builds with external partners and suppliers, ensuring collaboration and execution against program objectives. Support prioritization and planning of testing activities, from design-of-experiments to large-scale wear tests. Own and evolve the risk and issue management framework, with effective mitigation strategies and transparent reporting to stakeholders. Identify and implement process improvements within the product development lifecycle to enhance efficiency and quality. Guide teams through WHOOP’s New Product Development Process while adapting to a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Material Science, or a related technical field. 5+ years of experience in consumer products, ideally in soft goods or hardware-related industries. Proven track record of launching multiple products from concept through commercialization. Strong experience managing both technical and non-technical stakeholders across cross-functional teams. Experience coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and global external partners. Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage complex project portfolios. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to set and achieve ambitious goals in fast-paced, innovative environments. Skilled in creating and maintaining detailed project schedules and reporting structures. Working knowledge of sourcing timelines and material development workflows. Ability to travel internationally to support engineering builds (up to 15%). WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility. This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.
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WHOOP is hiring a Senior Hardware Engineering Program Manager, Apparel and Accessories to drive the development of technical garments and accessories that elevate the WHOOP member experience. This role is a cross-functional leader, ensuring hardware, apparel, and accessories projects are executed with precision and brought to market on time. You will partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Creative teams to influence the next generation of WHOOP products, ensuring quality, performance, and innovation. Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end project management for the Apparel and Accessories portfolio, including planning, execution, and on-time delivery of new product launches and major refreshes. Build and maintain detailed project schedules, considering the unique workflows of the Hardware and Accessories team. Drive alignment between cross-functional teams (Hardware Engineering, WHOOPLabs, Quality, Creative) to ensure product performance and member experience standards are met. Manage development builds with external partners and suppliers, ensuring collaboration and execution against program objectives. Support prioritization and planning of testing activities, from design-of-experiments to large-scale wear tests. Own and evolve the risk and issue management framework, with effective mitigation strategies and transparent reporting to stakeholders. Identify and implement process improvements within the product development lifecycle to enhance efficiency and quality. Guide teams through WHOOP’s New Product Development Process while adapting to a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Material Science, or a related technical field. 5+ years of experience in consumer products, ideally in soft goods or hardware-related industries. Proven track record of launching multiple products from concept through commercialization. Strong experience managing both technical and non-technical stakeholders across cross-functional teams. Experience coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and global external partners. Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage complex project portfolios. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to set and achieve ambitious goals in fast-paced, innovative environments. Skilled in creating and maintaining detailed project schedules and reporting structures. Working knowledge of sourcing timelines and material development workflows. Ability to travel internationally to support engineering builds (up to 15%). WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility. This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.
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