Senior Hardware Engineering Program Manager, Apparel and Accessories

At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

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. In this role, you will serve as a cross-functional leader, ensuring that hardware, apparel, and accessories projects are executed with precision and brought to market on time. You’ll partner closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Creative teams to influence the next generation of WHOOP products, ensuring quality, performance, and innovation in everything we deliver.

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 the detailed project schedules, taking into account the unique workflows of the Hardware and Accessories team.
• Drive alignment between cross-functional teams - including Hardware Engineering, WHOOPLabs, Quality, and Creative teams - to ensure product performance and member experience standards are met.
• Manage development builds with external partners and suppliers, ensuring seamless collaboration and execution against program objectives.
• Support the team in prioritizing and planning testing activities, from focused design-of-experiments (DOEs) to large-scale wear tests.
• Own and evolve the risk and issue management framework, ensuring effective mitigation strategies and transparent reporting to stakeholders
• Identify areas for process improvement within the product development lifecycle and implement scalable solutions that improve efficiency and quality.
• Guide teams through WHOOP’s New Product Development Process while remaining adaptable in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Material Science, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in consumer products, ideally in soft goods or hardware-related industries.
• Proven track record of successfully 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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.