WHOOP · 7 hours ago
Technical Program Manager (NPI)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $145K/yr
4+ years expWHOOP is on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan, empowering members through a deeper understanding of their bodies. They are seeking a Technical Program Manager (NPI) to lead manufacturing development for new hardware programs, ensuring factory readiness and high-quality program delivery.
ElectronicsConsumer GoodsWellnessSportsConsumer ElectronicsFitnessWearables
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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)
Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% to support supplier builds, validation activities, and operations reviews
The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office
Benefits
Meaningful equity
Benefits
A generous equity package
Company
WHOOP
WHOOP is a fitness tech company that offers wearables that track sleep, recovery, and performance.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$404.75MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundIVPFoundry Group
2026-01-15Undisclosed
2021-08-30Series F· $200M
2020-10-28Series E· $100M
Leadership Team
Will Ahmed
Founder & CEO
Aurelian Nicolae
Co-Founder & Chief Hardware Engineer
Recent News
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