Technical Program Manager - Hardware & Wearables

Overview
Location: London (Paddington) + travel to partner locations in Oxford and Cambridge areas (Hybrid – 3 days/week in-office).Start Date: October - November 2025Reports to: Chief Product Officer (CPO)Employment Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout Marley Health
Marley Health is redefining proactive pet care through clinically validated biomarkers, wearable technology, and data-powered diagnostics. Spun out of the University of Oxford and the Royal Veterinary College, we’re building a connected ecosystem for pet health that empowers veterinarians, insurers, and pet parents alike.The Role – Purpose
We’re looking for a
hands-on, self-starting person
to lead the development of our smart collar / clinical wearable device. This is a highly technical, delivery-focused role that blends technical product responsibility with practical involvement in the essentials of hardware development. You’ll work directly with the Marley Health team and our external partners to bring a best-in-class device to market.What you’ll do – Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of our smart collar, from concept to commercial launchGet hands-on helping solve challenges with sensors, firmware, and hardware to help our engineering partners make the best choices.Work with the team to translate clinical, user, and business requirements into clear product specifications and development milestones.Support prototype testing, troubleshooting issues, and contribute to product validation.Ensure hardware integrates effectively into our broader platform without losing sight of customer needs and speed to market.Work directly with suppliers and manufacturers to manage hardware components, prototypes, and production timelines.Build excellent communication channels and working relationships with all key stakeholders throughout the business and inside our partners’ organisations.What We’re Looking For
Qualifications and experienceMust haves:Practical knowledge of sensors, data capture, and the interplay between hardware and digital systems, including understanding of data processing from sensors and the challenges that involves.Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in developing hardware products (wearables, IoT, MedTech, or similar) including an understanding of ergonomics and form factors.Experience managing and collaborating with external suppliers and manufacturers.Nice to haves:Ideally you are product focused, you want to take the complex and make it seem simple, usable, engaging.Regulated industry experience (e.g., healthtech, medical devices) is a bonus, but not required.MSc in related field.What you’ll bring
A self-starter who is self-motivated, proactive, and thrives in an early-stage environment.Not afraid to roll up your sleeves – you enjoy working directly with the tech and solving real-world problems for real users.Ability to think creatively, keep an eye on the bigger picture, while straightening out the details.You can maintain a sense of urgency and responsibility—this role is about building, not managing.Motivated by impact and excited to help build a truly novel product from the ground up.Why Join Us
Build a product that sets a new clinical standard in pet health.Work alongside a mission driven, no ego team focused on execution and excellence.Make meaningful contributions every day – your work will directly shape our core product.Join a fast-moving company backed by top-tier investors and world class scientific expertise.Competitive salary + office space in London + 25 days holiday + company laptop and supporting tech + ..... full job details .....