Senior Technical Program Manager Jobs in Ontario

Oura is seeking an experienced and highly strategic Staff Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Hardware Program Management group to drive the design, implementation and test of new batteries for Oura products. This role spans integration across disciplines: electrical, mechanical, firmware, system test, manufacturing. This position reports to the Senior Director of Hardware Programs. 

This Staff level TPM 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.

• 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.
  
• Coordinate across Vendors and internal teams: 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.

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

• 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.
  

• Experience with global battery suppliers, contract manufacturers, and supply chains

• Advanced PM tool proficiency (Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet) and ability to optimize workflows.

Note: Up to 30% global travel is required for this position

Benefits 

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.

What we offer:

• 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

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.

• Region 1 $198,000 - $233,000  

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)