The Role
Lead the IT function at WHOOP, building a high-performing team to enhance employee experience, security, and operational efficiency while implementing innovative technologies.
Summary Generated by Built In
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Engineer a fast, frictionless workplace: Lead global IT operations that enable thousands of people around the world to do their best work and get things done faster than at other employers.
- Craft an innovative technology environment: Imagine what IT should look like in 5 years and make it real for WHOOP.
- Scale with human and non-human workers: Technology today can do more than just deflect HelpDesk tickets. Figure out how to run hyper efficient IT operations.
- Implement robust and thoughtful security protections: You’re responsible for security-by-design that actually protects the company.
- Continuously earn the trust of WHOOP members: Compliance and controls need to be embedded in everything you do to serve and honor our members.
- Drive cross-functional change: Be a visible, respected leader who senior leaders want to listen to and solve problems with. Be an exceptional collaborator who drives meaningful improvements in our business operations.
- Build the most technically capable IT team in the Northeast: Shape a team that excels in driving employee experience, productivity & efficiency, and security - all at a fast pace.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Be a master of modern technology with deep hands-on experience implementing innovative systems.
- Extensive leadership experience across IT or Engineering in high-growth environments.
- Pragmatic judgment around architecture and system design with the ability to balance speed, scalability, security, and employee experience.
- Demonstrated ability to tackle a broad range of business challenges, moving seamlessly from high-level strategy to direct system engineering and delivery.
- Outstanding business partnership skills, capable of excellent storytelling, problem solving, and transparent communications.
- Experience building and leading high-performing technical teams and setting a high bar for quality and reliability.
- High EQ and deep care for employee experience. Adept at finding creative solutions that balance business needs with removing friction for employees.
- Think and act like a CFO: highly skilled at financial analysis; strong business acumen; high integrity stewardship of the company’s finances.
Skills Required
- Master of modern technology with hands-on experience implementing innovative systems
- Extensive leadership experience across IT or Engineering in high-growth environments
- Ability to balance speed, scalability, security, and employee experience in system design
- Experience building and leading high-performing technical teams
- Strong business acumen and high integrity stewardship of company finances
What the Team is Saying
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Manan Dedhia
Field Quality Manager
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WHOOP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness support includes a stipend and a complimentary WHOOP membership to use and gift, aligning perks with the company’s health focus. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits are a meaningful part of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental health services, and life and disability insurance. This breadth indicates a comprehensive health safety net.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Total rewards commonly include stock options or equity participation, positioning ownership as part of compensation. Feedback suggests equity is viewed as a valuable component of the package.
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The Company
What We Do
At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. Our wearable device and performance optimization platform has been adopted by many of the world's greatest athletes and consumers alike.
Why Work With Us
At WHOOP, we’re focused on building an inclusive and equitable team with a strong sense of belonging for everyone—increasing representation in every way as our team grows. We believe that our differences are our source of strength—so much so it’s one of our core values.
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WHOOP Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Typical time on-site:
4 days a week
