Senior Hardware PM: Lead Cross-Functional Launches

WHOOP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

WHOOP, based in Boston, MA, is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineering Program Manager to lead cross‑functional hardware projects from kickoff through launch, balancing performance, cost, and quality. You will manage the engineering project management team and build a portfolio of continuous improvement initiatives that scale innovation across hardware, firmware, and manufacturing partnerships.

The role requires 5+ years in consumer electronics, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of industry experience in consumer electronics.
• Demonstrated success managing cross‑functional hardware projects from development through launch.
• Strong understanding of product component development cycles, lead times, and sourcing processes.
• Experience communicating with hardware, firmware, manufacturing, and external partners both domestically and internationally.
• Innovative, adaptable to fast-paced changing requirements, with excellent stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware engineering projects from kickoff through launch, focusing on performance, cost, and quality improvements.
• Manage the engineering project management team dedicated to your program domain.
• Build and maintain a portfolio view of continuous improvement projects, advising executive leadership on prioritization and team allocation.
• Drive the team to respond quickly to new supply chain shortages and to build resiliency into all programs.
• Create and manage detailed project plans aligned with WHOOP goals, balancing timelines, resources, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate engineering builds and iterative development activities with internal and external manufacturing partners.
• Facilitate effective cross‑functional collaboration and communication, ensuring timely decision‑making and alignment.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks and dependencies, driving resolution of technical and organizational blockers.
• Own and refine WHOOP’s Continuous Improvement Engineering process to enhance project execution and reliability.

Skills

Cross‑functional leadership

Hardware development

Sourcing & lead times

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

WHOOP, based in Boston, MA, is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineering Program Manager to lead cross‑functional hardware projects from kickoff through launch, balancing performance, cost, and quality. You will manage the engineering project management team and build a portfolio of continuous improvement initiatives that scale innovation across hardware, firmware, and manufacturing partnerships.

The role requires 5+ years in consumer electronics, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and strong