Ōura

consumer electronics

PackagingProgramManager

Brooklyn, Ohio, United States; United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Packaging Program Manager at Ōura. Skills: Packaging program execution, Cross-functional leadership, Hardware program management. Lead end-to-end packaging program execution. Build and manage integrated schedules”

What You'll Achieve.

Packaging programs hit major milestones with clear ownership and predictable execution; Cross-functional teams stay aligned on priorities, risks, and decisions; Packaging is ready for builds, ramp, and launch without avoidable last-minute escalations; Solutions meet customer, brand, operational, cost, and quality expectations; Leadership has high confidence in program status and recovery planning

Industry & Context.

consumer electronics
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Sound judgment in ambiguous environments; Issue resolution

Eligibility Requirements

Remote US role, Preference for candidates based in San Francisco, San Diego, or Boston, Not considering candidates residing in AK, DE, IA, MS, NE, SD, WV, WI

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years of experience in program management, technical program management, or packaging program management in consumer electronics, hardware, or related physical product environments, Proven experience leading cross-functional programs from concept through production ramp and launch, understanding of packaging development processes, validation milestones, tooling, artwork release, supplier readiness, and manufacturing execution, Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules, dependencies, and cross-functional decision-making, executive communication skills with the ability to present clear status, risks, and recovery plans, Experience working with external vendors, contract manufacturers, and global supply chain partners, problem-solving skills and sound judgment in ambiguous environments, Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective at driving accountability across teams

Nice to Have

Experience supporting premium consumer products with high brand and customer experience expectations, Experience with sustainable packaging strategy and execution, Familiarity with manufacturing builds, NPI processes, and go-to-market readiness for hardware products, Experience partnering with creative, brand, and industrial design teams on packaging development, Experience working in fast-scaling companies and balancing speed with process rigor

What You'll Do.

Lead end-to-end packaging program execution

Build and manage integrated schedules

Partner across teams to align requirements

Translate requirements into executable plans

Drive packaging readiness through development gates

Own cross-functional coordination of technical deliverables

Drive technical packaging development and validation

Ensure packaging solutions meet product requirements

Manage packaging-related change control

Identify packaging program and technical risks early

and technical maturity metrics

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner across Packaging Engineering, Product Management, Design, Hardware Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Creative, and Marketing; Align technical, business, and brand requirements; Own cross-functional coordination of key packaging technical deliverables; Manage cross-functional tradeoff discussions; Drive accountability across teams

Communication Scope

Executive communication skills; Present clear status, risks, and recovery plans

Process & Methodology

Program management discipline, Integrated schedules, Milestones, Dependencies, Critical paths, Decision logs, Cross-functional decision-making, Manage complex schedules, Risk mitigation plans, Packaging tracker management

Full Job Description

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 looking for a Packaging Program Manager to lead the development and delivery of packaging across new product introduction and sustaining initiatives. This role drives cross-functional execution from concept through mass production, ensuring packaging solutions meet product, brand, cost, quality, sustainability, regulatory, and supply chain requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong program management discipline, strong packaging development experience, and the ability to align highly cross-functional teams around clear plans, decisions, risks, and milestones. They operate comfortably in fast-moving hardware environments and know how to balance customer experience, operational readiness, and business goals. This is a remote US role with a slight preference for candidates based in San Francisco, San Diego, or Boston. What you will do: Lead end-to-end packaging program execution for new product development, special editions, and sustaining changes from concept through launch and post-launch support. Build and manage integrated schedules, milestones, dependencies, critical paths, and decision logs for packaging deliverables across engineering, operations, and commercial teams. Partner across Packaging Engineering, Product Management, Design, Hardware Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Reg

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