Packaging Product Manager

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](https://ouraring.com/about-us) 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. We are looking for a Packaging Product Manager to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of Oura’s packaging experiences. Packaging is often the first physical touchpoint with our customers, and this role is critical in ensuring that our packaging reflects our brand values, protects our products, and delivers a world-class unboxing experience. The Packaging Product Manager will work across global, cross-functional teams to design and deliver sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective packaging solutions. **What You Will Do:** Packaging Ownership - Own Oura’s packaging roadmap, aligning with product launches, global and retail expansion, and partnerships - Lead packaging projects through all phases: research, design, prototyping, testing, validation/approvals, production, and scaling - Work closely with hardware, operations, marketing, creative, and design teams to ensure timely, high-quality execution - Oversee in-box content, such as quick-start guides and compliance sheet Requirements Management - Write and manage packaging requirements (PRDs) and/or briefs, track progress, and facilitate decision-making across teams - Coordinate closely with other product managers and product marketing managers to ensure overall requirements and vision alignment are represented in packaging - Identify and resolve packaging-related tradeoffs - Customer & Brand Experience - Ensure packaging delivers a premium, thoughtful, and on-brand unboxing experience that delights customers - Champion environmentally responsible materials and processes, supporting Oura’s commitment to sustainability Market & User Insights - Conduct competitive benchmarking and get customer feedback analysis to inform packaging decisions - Use data-driven insights and user studies to continuously improve packaging performance and experience - Communication & Collaboration - Partner with design, operations, manufacturing, and marketing teams to align priorities and tradeoffs - Effectively communicate packaging strategy, plans, progress, and challenges to stakeholders across the organization - Manage and implement cross-functional and executive leadership feedback. Ensure all projects receive proper signoff and approvals This is an in-office role in our San Francisco office. **Requirements:** We Would Love to Consider You for this Role if You Have: - 3+ years of experience in product management - Experience with packaging development from concept to production - Knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and supply chain considerations - Knowledge of packaging standards, testing certifications and compliance requirements - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams - Passion for creating exceptional customer experiences and using technology to help people live healthier lives - Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and drive projects to completion **Nice to have:** - Experience in consumer electronics, wearables, or premium consumer goods - Experience working with global teams and suppliers - Strong track record of balancing brand, sustainability, cost, and operational constraints ### **Benefits** At Ōura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Ōura 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 Ōura 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 Ōura 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 $151,300 - $178,000 Region 2 $138,550 - $163,000 Region 3 $127,500 - $150,000 A recruiter can determine your Region based on your US location. We are not considering candidates residing in the following states: Alaska (AK), Delaware (DE), Iowa (IA), Mississippi (MS), Nebraska (NE), South Dakota (SD), 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. Disclaimer: Beware of fake job offers! We’ve been alerted to scammers posing as ŌURA recruiters, especially for remote roles. 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