GM Robotics

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than 3300 associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

Job Title: GM Robotics

Location: Needham Massachusetts

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted global brands Shark and Ninja the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than 3300 associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world. Fast Company named SharkNinja to their Annual List of the Worlds 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2025.

Our Culture

At SharkNinja we dont just raise the barwe push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible push boundaries and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane youll be right at home.

As part of our team youll embrace a mindset that sets SharkNinja apart:

Relentless Drive for Edge: Always seeking insights and innovations that give us a unique advantage.

Insatiable Impatience for Action: Acting boldly and iterating quickly to keep momentum alive.

DeepSeated Confidence: Tackling challenges headon with trust in your ability to solve them.

Genuine Belief in the Journey: Committing to SharkNinjas approach even when its unconventional.

What Youll Do

We are seeking an accomplished visionary GM of Robotics to lead our global product design and technology company. This person will oversee the Robotics strategic direction driving innovation profitability and longterm growth while ensuring bestinclass across product development category leadership and consumer experience. This leader will collaborate closely with the Engineering Product Development Marketing and Creative teams.

Strategic Vision & Leadership:

• Define and communicate a compelling Robotics vision and strategy to advance the companys market leadership and innovation in product design and technology.
• Foster a culture of excellence accountability and collaboration across all departments.

Digital Ecosystem & Platform Integration:

• Proficiency in IoT ecosystems cloud computing and devicecloud integration.
• Command of digital interfaces including mobile apps web interfaces and software that enhances physical hardware.

Product & Technology Innovation:

• Drive the development of breakthrough products and services that deliver exceptional user experiences combining hardware software and IoT solutions.
• Oversee the product roadmap ensuring alignment with customer needs market trends and business objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Represent the company externally with customers investors partners regulators and the broader technology community as leader in the Robotics space.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to provide regular performance updates and ensure sound corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive consumer experience integration across hardware & software for seamless engagement.
• Establish market differentiation & thought leadership in robotics & connected devices.
• Product Development & Innovation Lead R&D Product Development & Advanced Engineering to drive breakthrough HW/SW concepts.
• Advance robotics behavior cleaning algorithms and nextgen form factors.
• Spearhead 2year tech roadmaps ensuring longterm differentiation & manufacturability. Software & Digital Ecosystem.
• NPI & Manufacturing Oversee product lifecycle from R&D to commercialization ensuring smooth .
• Drive engineering change management (ECN) for continuous improvement. Optimize cost quality and scalability through supply chain partnerships.
• Own robotics app platform strategy and ensure seamless UI/UX & IoT integration.
• Oversee device software cloudtochip connectivity and highperformance testing.
• Ensure robust cloud architecture embedded systems and AIdriven features.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the robotics division aligning with overall company objectives.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations in all robotic products and processes.

• ConsumerFirst Innovation Insights Lead consumer insights teams translating realworld data into product evolution.
• Foster a show & tell hack culture driving rapid prototyping & iterative design.
• Deliver 5star consumer satisfaction through databacked product refinement.
• Leadership & Organizational Influence Lead consumer insights teams translating realworld data into product evolution.

• Foster a show & tell hack culture driving rapid prototyping & iterative design.
• Deliver 5star consumer satisfaction through databacked product refinement.

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Robotics Engineering Business or a related field.
• Extensive experience in robotics engineering and product development.
• Proven track record of leading and managing engineering teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve complex problems.
• Passion for innovation and a deep understanding of consumer needs.
• Proven experience in highvolume product development from concept to mass production ideally on the consumer side.
• Strong leadership project management and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance retirement plans paid time off employee stock purchase options wellness programs SharkNinja product discounts and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining whats possible. When you join youre not just part of a companyyour part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together we wont just launch productswell disrupt entire markets.