Staff Technical Program Manager, Batteries

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San Francisco, CA, USA
In-Office
198K-233K Annually
Expert/Leader
Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Marketing Tech • Software • Biotech • Design
The Role
Lead the design, implementation, and testing of advanced battery systems for wearables, ensuring quality and compliance while coordinating cross-functional teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We've helped millions of people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.

Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office. 

Oura is seeking an experienced and highly strategic Staff Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Hardware Program Management group to drive the design, implementation and test of new batteries for Oura products. This role spans integration across disciplines: electrical, mechanical, firmware, system test, manufacturing. This position reports to the Senior Director of Hardware Programs. 

This Staff level TPM role requires not just exceptional execution, but also the ability to drive technical excellence, anticipate challenges far in advance, and mentor others. If you are a master of navigating intricate technical landscapes, a natural leader and communicator, and possess a deep understanding of the end-to-end product development lifecycle for integrated hardware/software systems, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do
  • Lead Programs: Drive end-to-end delivery of advanced battery systems for wearables from concept and feasibility through design, validation, manufacturing, and launch, 
  • Align Teams: Bridge sourcing, hardware, firmware, software, product, science, manufacturing and quality  disciplines; manage tradeoffs, resolve conflicts, and ensure smooth cross-functional execution.
  • Plan & Execute: Build and maintain schedules, map dependencies, manage risks and proactively clear roadblocks
  • Communicate: Provide clear, tailored updates on progress, risks and strategy to executives, engineers, and partners.
  • Coordinate across Vendors and internal teams: Oversee the integration between battery supplier deliverables and product development needs.
  • Ensure Quality: Drive testing and validation of battery performance, reliability and safety standards.
  • Ensure Battery Compliance: Ensure battery compliance readiness across all channels, markets and logistics chains.
  • Shape Practices: Establish best practices for battery program execution across NPI and Sustaining programs, mentor senior team members, and foster collaboration.

We would love to have you on our team if you have:

  • 10+ years experience in NPI Hardware development  build and test cycles
  • Proven track record shipping innovative products with custom battery systems (wearables preferred).
  • Strong technical depth in battery technologies and power systems across system architecture and managing technical tradeoffs.
  • Knowledge of battery test methodology at cell level and system level
  • Experience working with product, engineering, industrial design, manufacturing, compliance and regulatory to author requirements and acceptance criteria.
  • Excellent communicator with strong negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Thrives in ambiguity, fast-moving environments, and global cross-timezone programs.
  • Passion for health, wellness, and wearable technology.
Nice to Have
  • Experience with global battery suppliers, contract manufacturers, and supply chains
  • Advanced PM tool proficiency (Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet) and ability to optimize workflows.

Note: Up to 30% global travel is required for this position

Benefits 

At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health.

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary and equity packages
  • Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
  • An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
  • 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
  • Paid sick leave and parental leave

Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

  • Region 1 $198,000 - $233,000  

A recruiter can determine your zones/tiers based on your US location.

We are not considering candidates residing in the following states: Alaska (AK), Delaware (DE), Iowa (IA), Mississippi (MS), Missouri (MO), Nebraska (NE), South Dakota (SD), Vermont (VT), West Virginia (WV), and Wisconsin (WI)


Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Disclaimer: Beware of fake job offers!
We’ve been alerted to scammers posing as ŌURA recruiters, especially for remote roles. Please note:

  • Our jobs are listed only on the ŌURA Careers page and trusted job boards.
  • We will never ask for personal information like ID or payment for equipment upfront.
  • Official offers are sent through Docusign after a verbal offer, not via text or email.

Stay cautious and protect your personal details.

To all recruitment agencies: Oura does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Oura employees, or any other organization's location. Oura is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Skills Required

  • 10+ years experience in NPI Hardware development build and test cycles
  • Proven track record shipping innovative products with custom battery systems (wearables preferred)
  • Strong technical depth in battery technologies and power systems
  • Knowledge of battery test methodology at cell level and system level
  • Experience working with product, engineering, industrial design, manufacturing
  • Excellent communicator with negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Ōura Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Compensation is considered competitive for a midsize, high‑growth company, supported by posted role‑ and location‑based pay bands that signal structured ranges. A public equal‑pay pledge reinforces attention to fairness.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity is a meaningful part of total compensation at a growing company, contributing to perceived upside over time. This ownership component complements base pay in the total rewards mix.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth The package includes substantial PTO, paid holidays, and dedicated wellness days that together exceed a basic time‑off offering. This breadth of time away supports recovery and balance.

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The Company
HQ: Oulu
850 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Oura is an award-winning and fast-growing startup that helps people track all stages of sleep and activity using the Oura Ring and connected app. By providing daily feedback and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles, we've helped hundreds of thousands of people improve their sleep, understand their bodies, and transform their health. We’re on a mission to empower every person to own their inner potential, and we’re seeking talented individuals to join us on our journey. JOIN THE OURA TEAM Oura is full of skilled experts and we’re known to share a good laugh every now and then. We always strive to learn more and dig deeper into our research and analytics, to stay engaged and creative in everything we do. We respect our partners, privacy and the scientific method. We are a multi-disciplinary team of over 100 experts in hardware engineering, software development, machine learning, bioscience, sleep, industrial and UX design, production, marketing and customer experience. Oura Health Ltd.’s HQ and major manufacturing facilities are located in Oulu, Finland. Other locations include Helsinki and San Francisco.

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