Packaging Program Manager
Core
Lead end-to-end packaging program execution for new product development, special editions, and sustaining changes from concept through launch and post-launch support for Oura Ring hardware products.
Role type
Senior IC Packaging Program Manager
Builds
Consumer electronics hardware packaging solutions (Oura Ring)
Domain
Consumer electronics / Wearables / Hardware
Required skills
Program management, Packaging development, Cross-functional leadership, Schedule management, Supplier management, Technical validation, Cost management, Risk management, Change control, Stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Sustainable packaging strategy, Premium consumer product experience, NPI processes, Industrial design partnership, Fast-scaling company experience
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
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, Regulatory, Creative, and Marketing to align technical, business, and brand requirements. Translate product, technical, and brand requirements into executable packaging plans and drive packaging readiness through development gates, validation builds, ramp, and launch. Own cross-functional coordination of key packaging technical deliverables, including structure, materials, artwork, labeling, specifications, tooling, pack-out, and supplier feasibility. Drive technical packaging development and validation including design reviews, material selection, manufacturability, tolerance alignment, transit and environmental testing, line trials, and pilot builds. Ensure packaging solutions meet the product requirements including protection, reliability, regulatory, sustainability, cost, manufacturability, distribution, and customer unboxing experience. Manage packaging-related change control, specification and artwork revisions, BOM alignment, issue resolution, and cross-functional tradeoff discussions throughout development and sustaining. Identify packaging program and technical risks early, drive mitigation plans to closure, and coordinate external partners and suppliers to deliver materials, tooling, specifications, and logistics on time. Track cost, quality, schedule, readiness, and technical maturity metrics, and manage the overall packaging tracker to improve packaging materials, waste reduction, regulatory alignment, and execution discipline.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC