AI Foundation Program Lead

WHOOP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

WHOOP is seeking a Program Manager to drive the next generation of AI/ML models powering member features from kickoff to deployment. You will partner across machine learning, data science, sensor intelligence, platform engineering, and product teams to translate complex work into clear plans and milestones.

The role requires adaptability, a solutions mindset, and the ability to simplify complexity while managing shifting priorities to deliver scalable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of program or project management experience in AI/ML, data platforms or large-scale systems.
• Experience working with AI or applied ML teams.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, sprint planning, backlog grooming processes.
• Data-driven approach to strategic planning, reviewing metrics and success.
• Clear, confident communicator bridging technical teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across teams.
• Nice to have: experience with research teams.
• Nice to have: background in consumer technology, platforms, or data-driven products.

Responsibilities

• Drive Foundation AI projects from kickoff through development to deployment and stabilization.
• Translate strategy into executable roadmaps with milestones, risks, dependencies, and success metrics.
• Develop project plans aligned with business goals for algorithm performance.
• Establish and maintain program governance with cadences, reporting, decision forums, and executive communication.
• Coordinate with FAI team, Data Science, Sensor Intelligence, WHOOP Labs, Data Engineering, Software, Firmware to align objectives.
• Facilitate timely and lasting decision-making among stakeholders.
• Plan compute infrastructure with availability, capacity forecasts, vendor quotes, and cross-vendor tradeoffs.
• Improve development processes to enable organized, predictable execution of projects.
• Identify and manage risks and mitigations to reduce impact.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication across WHOOP.

Skills

Program management

AI/ML experience

Agile methodologies

Data-driven planning

Communication

Influence without authority

Experience with research teams

Consumer technology background

Tools

Jira

Job description

WHOOP is seeking a Program Manager to drive the next generation of AI/ML models powering member features from kickoff to deployment. You will partner across machine learning, data science, sensor intelligence, platform engineering, and product teams to translate complex work into clear plans and milestones.

The role requires adaptability, a solutions mindset, and the ability to simplify complexity while managing shifting priorities to deliver scalable outcomes.