Sr. Manager Safety & Compliance

Needham, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 132600 - 203300

Posted on: 03-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star 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 3600 associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

As the Senior Manager of Product Safety & Compliance you will lead our global compliance strategy and certification programs ensuring our products meet or exceed international regulatory and safety requirements. You will serve as a key liaison between global product development certification agencies and executive leadership driving a culture of safety compliance and continuous improvement across the organization.

You will be responsible for overseeing multiple product certification programs from concept through commercialization managing risk proactively and enabling global market this senior leadership role youll build and guide a high-performing team establish best practices and influence product design decisions to align with both regulatory expectations and business objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership: Define and lead the companys global product safety and compliance strategy ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements across all markets.
Program Oversight: Direct multiple product certification initiatives from concept to mass production establishing processes that ensure timely and successful market access.
Regulatory Partnership: Serve as the primary point of contact with international regulatory and certification bodies; maintain up-to-date knowledge of global standards certifications and legislation.
Risk Management: Develop and oversee risk assessment methodologies (including DFMEA processes) ensuring product safety is embedded throughout the product lifecycle.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with engineering product management manufacturing and quality teams to integrate compliance considerations into early design decisions.
Governance & Reporting: Lead compliance reviews status updates and executive briefings communicating complex technical and regulatory information effectively to senior leadership.
Continuous Improvement: Champion process optimization automation and best practice sharing across global compliance operations.
Team Development: Provide mentorship and leadership to engineers and specialists; build organizational capability in compliance safety and certification disciplines.
Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the compliance function in product development reviews and business strategy discussions balancing innovation with regulatory integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in Electrical Mechanical or Systems Engineering (Masters degree preferred).
810 years of experience in product compliance safety engineering or regulatory affairs including leadership experience in a global manufacturing or consumer electronics environment.
Strong understanding of international product safety standards (UL CE FCC IEC etc.) and regulatory frameworks.
Proven success managing certification programs and regulatory interactions across multiple product lines and geographies.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex multi-stakeholder projects.
Familiarity with DFMEA and other structured risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent communication influencing and executive presentation skills.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Passion for mentoring and developing talent within a high-performance culture.

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market skills education experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution 401(k) retirement plan with matching employee stock purchase program life insurance AD&D short-term disability insurance long-term disability insurance generous paid time off company holidays parental leave identity theft protection pet insurance pre-paid legal insurance back-up child and eldercare days product discounts referral bonus program and more.

This posting will close within 90 days from the original posting date.

Pay Range

$132600 - $203300 USD

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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About UsSharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star 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 ...