Staff Technical Program Manager, Batteries

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
• Cook up coordination: 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Region 1: $198,000 - $233,000

Schedule

Up to 30% global travel is required for this position