Senior Hardware Engineering Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and align cross-functional hardware teams—including Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, and Compliance Engineering—to deliver new WHOOP products from concept through launch.
• Manage full lifecycle NPI projects, ensuring alignment with technical performance, budget, and schedule targets.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules across hardware domains such as PCBAs, plastics, batteries, haptics, wireless components, and engineering test fixtures.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Data Science, Signal Processing, Industrial Design, and Product Management to define milestones, remove blockers, and maintain execution momentum.
• Own the execution of hardware builds from early prototypes through Design Validation Testing (DVT), including hands-on support at manufacturing sites.
• Partner with hardware technical leads to plan and prioritize validation activities—from small-scale experiments to full beta testing cycles.
• Manage risk and issue tracking frameworks, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with stakeholders.
• Lead through ambiguity and change, guiding teams through tactical pivots while keeping DRIs aligned and progress on track.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives within WHOOP’s Hardware Product Development framework to drive organizational effectiveness and executional consistency.
• Communicate status updates and influence decisions at the executive level.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience managing complex hardware development programs.
• Proven success launching at least one consumer hardware product involving cross-functional integration of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier timelines and component development workflows from DFM/DFX through ramp.
• Skilled in organizing and driving execution across multiple parallel workstreams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Comfortable with international travel (up to 15%) to support engineering builds and supplier interactions.
• Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.