Staff Technical Program Manager, Batteries

Oura; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 198,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Equity

Employee Discount

PTO 20 days

Holidays 13

Wellness time off

Oura Ring

Job summary

Oura is hiring a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead battery programs for wearables, spanning concept through manufacturing and launch. You will coordinate across hardware, firmware, software, product, science, and manufacturing teams to deliver state-of-the-art battery systems.

We value deep battery expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to navigate complex technical landscapes while mentoring teammates. Up to 30% global travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in NPI hardware development build and test cycles.
• Proven track record shipping products with custom battery systems (wearables preferred).
• Strong technical depth in battery technologies and power systems.
• Experience with cross-functional teams to author requirements and acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of advanced battery systems from concept to launch.
• Bridge sourcing, hardware, firmware, software, product, science, manufacturing and quality.
• Build and maintain schedules; map dependencies and manage risks.
• Provide clear updates on progress, risks, and strategy to leadership.
• Oversee integration between battery supplier deliverables and product needs.
• Drive testing and validation of battery performance, reliability and safety.
• Ensure battery compliance readiness across channels, markets and logistics.
• Establish best practices for battery program execution and mentor others.

Skills

Battery systems

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Risk management

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Battery testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

Staff Technical Program Manager, Batteries

Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We've helped millions of people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.

Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office.

Oura is seeking an experienced and highly strategicStaff Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Hardware Program Management group to drive the design, implementation and test of new batteries for Oura products. This role spans integration across disciplines: electrical, mechanical, firmware, system test, manufacturing. This position reports to the Senior Director of Hardware Programs.

This Staff level TPM role requires not just exceptional execution, but also the ability to drive technical excellence, anticipate challenges far in advance, and mentor others. If you are a master of navigating intricate technical landscapes, a natural leader and communicator, and possess a deep understanding of the end-to-end product development lifecycle for integrated hardware/software systems, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Lead Programs: Drive end-to-end delivery of advanced battery systems for wearables from concept and feasibility through design, validation, manufacturing, and launch,
• Align Teams: Bridge sourcing, hardware, firmware, software, product, science, manufacturing and quality disciplines; manage tradeoffs, resolve conflicts, and ensure smooth cross-functional execution.
• Plan & Execute: Build and maintain schedules, map dependencies, manage risks and proactively clear roadblocks
• Communicate: Provide clear, tailored updates on progress, risks and strategy to executives, engineers, and partners.
• Coordinate across Vendors and internal teams: Oversee the integration between battery supplier deliverables and product development needs.
• Ensure Quality: Drive testing and validation of battery performance, reliability and safety standards.
• Ensure Battery Compliance: Ensure battery compliance readiness across all channels, markets and logistics chains.
• Shape Practices: Establish best practices for battery program execution across NPI and Sustaining programs, mentor senior team members, and foster collaboration.

We would love to have you on our team if you have:

• 10+ years experience in NPI Hardware development build and test cycles
• Proven track record shipping innovative products with custom battery systems (wearables preferred).
• Strong technical depth in battery technologies and power systems across system architecture and managing technical tradeoffs.
• Knowledge of battery test methodology at cell level and system level
• Experience working with product, engineering, industrial design, manufacturing, compliance and regulatory to author requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Excellent communicator with strong negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Thrives in ambiguity, fast-moving environments, and global cross-timezone programs.
• Passion for health, wellness, and wearable technology.

Nice to Have

• Experience with global battery suppliers, contract manufacturers, and supply chains
• Advanced PM tool proficiency (Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet) and ability to optimize workflows.

Note: Up to 30% global travel is required for this position

At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
• An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
• 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
• Paid sick leave and parental leave

Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

• Region 1 $198,000 - $233,000

A recruiter can determine your zones/tiers based on your US location.

We are not considering candidates residing in the following states: Alaska (AK), Delaware (DE), Iowa (IA), Mississippi (MS), Missouri (MO), Nebraska (NE), South Dakota (SD), Vermont (VT), West Virginia (WV), and Wisconsin (WI)

Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.