The Role
The Senior Materials Program Manager will oversee material readiness across product lifecycles, coordinate with hardware and supply teams to ensure timely material supply, and mitigate supply risks.
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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, combining hardware, software, and analytics to deliver actionable insights.
WHOOP is seeking a Senior Materials Program Manager to drive end-to-end materials readiness and supply execution across new product introduction (NPI) and sustaining programs. This role sits at the intersection of hardware engineering, global supply management, and operations, ensuring material availability aligns with program milestones, manufacturing capacity, and launch targets. The Senior Materials Program Manager will play a critical role in safeguarding product continuity, enabling successful ramps, and delivering a world-class member experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own materials readiness across the full product lifecycle, from early development builds through mass production and sustaining.
- Drive clear-to-build processes, ensuring material supply aligns with program schedules, demand forecasts, and manufacturing capacity.
- Partner cross-functionally with Hardware Engineering, Global Supply Management, Operations, Finance, and Manufacturing teams to translate product roadmaps into executable material plans.
- Lead structured reviews to assess supply risk, allocation exposure, and capacity constraints, and drive mitigation plans to closure.
- Monitor demand, supply, and inventory signals to balance continuity of supply with working capital efficiency and inventory health.
- Coordinate with internal manufacturing sites and external partners (CM/ODM/JDM) to ensure alignment across all build locations and ramp scenarios.
- Establish disciplined tracking mechanisms for material availability, shortages, recovery plans, and ramp readiness, with clear communication and escalation of risks that could impact launch timing or customer commitments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 8+ years of experience in materials program management, supply planning, or operations program management within a high-volume hardware or consumer electronics environment.
- Demonstrated experience supporting material readiness for NPI and high-volume production, ideally within CM, ODM, or JDM manufacturing models.
- Strong analytical and program management capabilities, with experience aligning demand, supply, and manufacturing execution to program schedules.
- Experience working across global manufacturing footprints and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, supply chain, operations, and finance.
- Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments while building scalable processes and driving structured execution.
- Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 15%) to support manufacturing sites and key supply partners as needed.
- 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.
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.
Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.
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.
The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.
At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success.
The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000-$200,000 Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training.
In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.
These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in materials program management or operations program management within a high-volume hardware or consumer electronics environment
- Experience supporting material readiness for new product introduction and high-volume production
- Strong analytical and program management capabilities
- Experience working across global manufacturing and collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments
- Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 15%)
- Strong commitment to leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks
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WHOOP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include 18 weeks of paid parental leave plus two additional weeks to support return-to-work. Feedback suggests this depth of leave is a standout element of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offerings span medical/dental/vision, mental-health support, a $500 wellness stipend, daily meals, onsite gym/recovery tools, commuter benefits, and free WHOOP memberships. These wellness-forward perks collectively signal strong everyday support for employees’ health and lifestyle.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options are granted at hire and ownership is emphasized as part of total rewards. Feedback suggests this equity component is valued alongside cash compensation.
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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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