Vice President - Product Development
Vice President - Product Development
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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.
The Product Development organization within SharkNinja drives our global product roadmap from concept to shelf through the constant lens of the consumer. We are the product CEOs and partner crossfunctionally with almost every other team within the company to drive high satisfaction for our end user and to drive business results. We are comprised of individuals from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds from product marketing managers to consumerfocused engineers but we all have one thing in common: were consistently striving to deliver a 5star experience for every customer on every product we bring to market.
The Vice President of Product Development will drive a crossfunctional team to deliver against consumer satisfaction revenue and profitability targets. The ideal candidate will be able to successfully deliver 5star products to market while also collaborating on the business and gotomarket strategy with key partners across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Drive the Ninja business with the development of successful and profitable programs for a full product category to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio you will lead new product development (creation and management) of assigned product category from brainstorm phase through mass production as well as partner with the EVP to define the overarching category roadmap direction to a team of product developers from entry through manager level. You are responsible AND accountable for progressing reporting on and actioning your and your teams deliverables.
- Lead manage and grow team members (from Intern up to Manager level) within the organization providing guidance on their assigned projects ensuring product success supporting professional advancement within their role and within SharkNinja and holding them accountable to their specific job responsibilities. You will be viewed as an expert people manager who has proficiency navigating people conflict and resource management.
- Identify emerging trends and consumer preferences to drive the development of innovation that aligns with market needs.
- Steer the development of userrelevant design targets for product performance and user experience and act as the beacon of these targets to the crossfunctional team of engineers industrial designers and commercial marketers
- Partner with SharkNinjas Consumer Insights team to develop consumer testing objectives and implement this consumerdriven feedback into product specifications and design iterations throughout the project development cycle
- Partner with SharkNinjas testing and quality organizations to define develop and manage quality and performance testing procedures
- Manage product cost structure reporting and cost rationalization exercises and collaborate with supply chain merchandising and supply planning teams on product sourcing strategy recommendations
- Provide direction and oversight into the creation and of gotomarket collateral to support product launch including instructional material and consumerfacing product specification information
- Provide direction and oversight into the development of product troubleshooting and FAQs to support a 5star consumer experience postpurchase
- Act as the product and/or category expert for crossfunctional team member questions and concerns
- Take leadership of larger crossfunctional breakthroughs that increase executive visibility and accelerate career growth.
Qualifications:
- 12 years of experience in product development product marketing marketing human factors engineering or a related field preferably at a consumer goods company. 5 years of experience leading product development in the food and beverage industry.
- Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business Marketing Management Engineering or a combination of the above
- Prior experience hiring managing leading and goalsetting with team members who have varying levels of professional experience
- A 100 on consumerfirst perspective when it comes to introducing new products/processes or improving current products
- Ability to effectively manage up by communicating your top priorities and constantly seeking feedback on your and your teams work product
- A mindset geared toward building relationships across multifunctional teams coupled with excellent interpersonal skills
- Highlyeffective communication skills both written (presentation/email) and inperson (ability to host succinct effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management including SharkNinjas executive leadership team)
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and stay organized in a fastpaced environment
- A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment
- The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward
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.
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 companyyoure part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together we wont just launch productswell disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja Diversity Equity and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinjas innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work making an impact and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership associates and our community we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
For candidates based in Vietnam please visit: do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability or any other class protected by legislation and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at
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