Director of Materials Program Management

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Boston, MA, USA
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The Role
The Director of Materials Program Management leads end-to-end material readiness and planning, ensuring alignment across global operations and driving cross-functional collaboration for timely product launches.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 Director of Materials Program Management to lead our MPM function across Boston, Mexico, and APAC. This role is critical in ensuring end-to-end material readiness from new product introduction through mass production and sustaining operations. As a central leader within Global Operations, you will drive alignment across demand, supply, and execution—partnering closely with Engineering, Procurement (GSM), and Manufacturing to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-quality product outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead and scale the global MPM organization, establishing clear ownership, operating rigor, and accountability for material readiness across regions

  • Own end-to-end material planning and execution from NPI through sustaining production, ensuring alignment to demand signals and build plans

  • Partner with Global Operations to translate the Master Production Schedule into actionable material requirements and execution strategies

  • Drive cross-functional alignment across GSM, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure timely material availability and rapid issue resolution

  • Identify and communicate material risks, leading structured mitigation efforts across stakeholders to protect build schedules and product launches

  • Build and implement scalable systems, tools, and processes to improve material visibility, forecasting accuracy, and execution discipline

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 12+ years of experience in supply chain, materials management, or program management, ideally within consumer electronics or high-growth hardware environments

  • Proven experience leading global, cross-functional teams in complex, fast-paced environments

  • Deep expertise in material planning, supply-demand alignment, and production readiness across NPI, ramp, and sustaining phases

  • Demonstrated ability to drive outcomes through influence in highly matrixed organizations, particularly in partnership with Procurement and Engineering

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience building scalable processes and operational frameworks

  • Experience working with contract manufacturers and global supply chains, including APAC and Mexico

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders around shared goals

  • Willingness to travel internationally to support business needs

  • 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

Skills Required

  • 12+ years of experience in supply chain, materials management, or program management
  • Proven experience leading global, cross-functional teams
  • Deep expertise in material planning and production readiness
  • Demonstrated ability to drive outcomes through influence in matrixed organizations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers and global supply chains
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Willingness to travel internationally
  • Strong commitment to leveraging AI tools

What the Team is Saying

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WHOOP Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • 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.
  • Healthcare Strength Core coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental health services, and life and disability insurance. This breadth indicates a comprehensive health safety net.
  • 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
HQ: Boston, MA
500 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

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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