Whoop
Senior Technical Program Manager, Health ML
$150,000 – $215,000 per year
TLDR
Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive the delivery of complex health algorithm development programs, ensuring rigor and pace in execution.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own end-to-end program management for health algorithm development initiatives, from early research and data collection through model development, validation, regulatory submission, and production deployment
Partner with leadership to translate health feature strategy into executable program plans with clear milestones, dependencies, risk profiles, and success criteria
Plan and manage ML development timelines with full awareness of cross-functional dependencies across data engineering, clinical, regulatory, quality, software, firmware, and product teams
Drive cross-functional alignment by working directly with program managers and leads on partner teams to ensure shared understanding of priorities, timelines, and deliverables
Proactively identify future risks, obstacles, and dependencies before they become blockers; develop and drive mitigation plans
Report program status, risks, and key decisions to leadership with clarity and precision; flag issues early and with proposed solutions
Facilitate and maintain program governance including planning cadences, design reviews, decision forums, and cross-team syncs
Oversee health data governance workflows relevant to ML development, including data collection, labeling, dataset management, and data quality processes
Build and continuously improve AI-enabled tools, workflows, and automations to increase program management effectiveness, including status tracking, dependency mapping, risk monitoring, and stakeholder communication
QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years of experience in an ML role or technical program management, with direct experience supporting AI/ML, data science, or algorithm development teams
Demonstrated understanding of the ML development lifecycle, including data collection, model training, evaluation, validation, and deployment
Experience with developing algorithms for Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), medical device development, or other regulated product development (FDA, IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971)
Fluency with AI tools (e.g., LLMs, automation platforms, workflow builders) and a demonstrated track record of building or adopting AI-powered workflows to increase speed and scale of program execution
Ability to understand technical concepts deeply enough to identify risks, ask critical questions, and facilitate resolution of blockers across ML, data, software, and regulatory workstreams
Clear, confident communicator who can bridge deeply technical ML teams and business, regulatory, and clinical stakeholders
Data-driven approach to program planning and tracking, comfortable defining and reviewing metrics to measure program health and success
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 $150,000 - $215,000. 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.
Whoop builds a performance optimization platform that helps individuals understand their bodies and health through advanced wearable technology. Targeted at fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals, this startup stands out by focusing on personalized metrics and insights that drive improved performance and longevity.
- Founded
- Founded 2007
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services
Senior Technical Program Manager