Senior Manager, Operations Program Manager
About The Position
As a Senior Manager, Operations Program Manager at ŌURA, you will lead a team driving hardware programs across the full product lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) through sustaining and high-volume mass production. You will mentor Operations Program Managers, develop capacity and ramp plans, and manage executive-level relationships with global Contract Manufacturers to optimize yield, quality, throughput, and cost. The role calls for deep hardware operations experience and cross-functional leadership from early development through mass production, including oversight of multi-million-dollar capital expenditures and management of complex supply chain risks. This is a US hybrid role based in ŌURA’s San Francisco, California office, with three days per week in the office. The position requires domestic and international travel of up to 30%.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in Hardware Operations, Technical Program Management, or Engineering Leadership across NPI and sustaining or mass-production phases.
- At least 3 years in a formal people-management role and experience leading teams for 3+ years.
- Experience building, scaling, and leading high-performing teams in complex, fast-paced hardware environments.
- Deep expertise leading programs throughout the product lifecycle, from EVT and DVT through PVT, mass-production ramp, and sustaining.
- Experience across hardware disciplines (EE, ME, ID) and supply-chain functions, including Sourcing, Quality, Logistics, and Global Planning.
- Significant experience working on-site at international manufacturing facilities using JDM/ODM models, with understanding of assembly lines, test stations, and factory-floor operations.
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to convey complex operational challenges as clear, actionable insights for C-suite executives.
- Experience managing large-scale budgets and strong understanding of the financial drivers of manufacturing and supply-chain operations.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.
Nice To Haves
- A passion for mentoring the next generation of hardware leaders.
- A strong drive to optimize processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of Operations Program Managers across NPI and sustaining programs.
- Drive supply chain readiness and end-to-end delivery for new product launches and sustaining programs, ensuring schedule, scale, cost, and quality objectives from EVT through high-volume mass production.
- Oversee factory operations and executive-level relationships with Contract Manufacturers, ensuring program KPIs for yield, quality, and throughput are met or exceeded.
- Lead NPI execution from concept through PRQ, working with Engineering and Product Management on supplier down-selections, launch strategy, and ramp planning.
- Lead the Post Ramp Qualification (PRQ) framework and make product-change decisions in response to material shortages, quality improvements, or cost-reduction initiatives.
- Partner with executive stakeholders across Planning, Sourcing, Retail, Product, and Finance to align global supply with demand and own mitigation strategies for supply chain disruptions.
- Develop long-term capacity plans, including strategic deployment of capital expenditures for equipment, fixtures, and factory expansion across NPI and mass production.
- Partner with MPMs on materials management, identify systemic supply chain risks, and implement hedging or dual-sourcing strategies.
- Own NPI and sustaining program operational budgets, including Opex, Capex, and variance reporting.
- Travel domestically and internationally, up to 30%, to work with partners and oversee factory builds.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity packages.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, and mental health resources.
- An Oura Ring and employee discounts for friends and family.
- 20 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, and 8 days of flexible wellness time off.
- Paid sick leave and parental leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
