Staff Technical Program Manager, Hardware Sensing

At Oura, our mission is to empower every person to own their inner potential. With our award-winning Oura Ring and app, we help over 2.5 million people turn insights about sleep, activity, and readiness into healthier, more balanced lives. We believe that starts from within — by creating a culture where our team feels supported, included, and inspired to do their best work. Our values guide how we show up for each other and our community every day.

Oura is seeking an experienced and highly strategic Staff Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Hardware Program Management group to drive the implementation of cutting-edge, health-focused sensing technologies across hardware, firmware, software, science, and design engineers.This position reports to the Senior Director of Hardware Programs.

This Staff-level 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 complex health sensing features across hardware, firmware, software, science, and design — from concept to launch.
• Align Teams : Bridge disciplines, manage tradeoffs, resolve conflicts, and ensure smooth cross-functional execution.
• Plan & Execute : Build and maintain schedules, dependencies, and risk mitigation plans; proactively clear roadblocks.
• Communicate : Provide clear, tailored updates to executives, engineers, and partners; align on strategy and progress.
• Manage Vendors : Oversee key external partners for sensor development and manufacturing.
• Ensure Quality : Own testing and validation standards to deliver reliable, high-quality products.
• Shape Practices : Establish best practices, mentor senior team members, and foster a collaborative culture.

We have offices in San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles for those who prefer hybrid or office settings. Oura employees in other major cities (like Boston and New York) occasionally gather informally at local co-working locations.

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

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Note : Up to 25% global travel is required for this position

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 and add to our benefits!

What we offer :

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.

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.

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