Program Manager, SPO

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.

This is team is on site in Needham MA 3x a week

Summary

This position will report to the Program Manager Strategic Planning Operations (SPO)and serves as a key contributor to the team responsible for driving and supporting the monthly forecasting the sales team to own the attainment and accuracy of their sales forecast in an efficient mannerthe supply team tobring in theappropriate inventory and thebusiness to appropriately bridge the financial forecast.

Key Characteristics

• Rarely Satisfied Has a burning desire to windrivingthemselvesandothers topush forpersonal dailyimprovement.

• Progress Over Perfection Makes quick daily progress and continuously adapts to achieveiterativeresults rather than requiring perfect planning

• Details Make the Difference Strives to fully understand the situation opportunity or problem learning what might be below the surface as to get ahead of it

• Winning is a Team Sport Collaborates with many cross-functional colleagues to collectively win understanding and appreciating that differences exist between cultures around the globe as it relates to attitudes valuesperceptions preferences and behaviors

• Communicates for Impact Communicates effectively honestly and directly with othersviaverbal and written communication asking boldquestionsofcolleaguesand leaders.

• Operates with a spirit of continuous inquiry; open tochallengesanddemonstratesa deepunderstanding ofpossibledirectionsandtacticsdeploying personalcreativitytotackletoughproblems.

• Demonstrates strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex data connect insights across functions and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

• Nimble agile and resourceful; turns challenges into opportunities; goesbeyondhighlightingproblems andshows up witha mindset tosolve everyproblem andpresentspossiblesolutions.

• Leads cross-functionallywithanunsatiablecuriosityand desire to findmutually beneficialsolutionswhichmotivateandsatisfystakeholders.

• Enjoys the freedom to learn and grow in a passionate environment

• Manages many projects and tasks at once while meeting or exceeding deadlines

• Embraces transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision

• Demonstrates a keen ability toinfluenceothers withoutdirectauthority.

Key Responsibilities

• Global PlanningOperating Model Rollout and Support

• Driveimplementation of theGlobal PlanningOperating Model acrossNorthAmericaLatinAmericatheUK andEurope enablingconsistentattainmentandaccuracytofinancialforecast zero products on allocation andno incremental E&Oinventory

• Act asa keypoint of contact for regional stakeholders ensuring clarity alignment and engagement throughout the rollout process

• Identifyand proactively address barriers to successful implementation by working collaboratively with relevant stakeholders

• Enable the execution of the Operating Model through their team (agenda notes calendar key takeaways/actions and followups)

• Stakeholder Engagement and Feedback Management:

• Gatherconsolidate and analyze feedback from stakeholders (both positive and constructive) and share it withPlanning teamto inform potential revisions or clarifications to the Operating Model

• Serve as a trusted advisor tostakeholders onprioritizing implementation tasks and phasing the rollout for maximum effectiveness

• Facilitate regular communication and updates to stakeholders fostering trust and alignment

Best Practices and Knowledge Sharing:

• Identifyanddisseminatebest practices and key learnings acrossNorth America Latin America the UK andEuropeanregions to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Operating Model rollout

• Collaborate with other regional teams to share insights and foster a culture of continuous improvement

• Facilitatemonthly grouplearningsessions tobringstakeholderstogether shareideasprocessimprovements andfoster collaborationacross cross-functional teams.

Strategic Leadership:

• Act as a thought leader to drive innovative approaches for implementing the Operating Model and overcoming challenges

• Provide strategic input on other cross-region cross-category initiatives
• Partner with Global Planning organization to complete weekly and monthly deliverables; rolling out additional initiatives as they arise

Technical Skill Set

• Advanced Excelexpertisefor analysis pivot tables formatting and project/program management dashboards

• Strong data analysis and visualization skills translating complex information into clear executive-ready insights and creation of process artifacts that drive alignment adoption and change

• Proven ability to embrace and experiment with AI using AI-driven inputs to enhance analysis problem-solving and decision-making

• Proficiencyacross the Microsoft ecosystem (PowerPoint Visio Power BI SharePoint Teams) for storytelling process mapping reporting and collaboration
• Working knowledge of data infrastructure concepts (data pipelines data lakes) and Agile delivery practices including sprint planning

Qualifications

• Proven experienceof 5-7yearsin program management change management or process implementation in a regional or global context

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and influence be comfortablewith public speakingandcommunicatingwithSVPand C-Levelaudiences.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing in capturing and synthesizing feedback to drive continuous improvement

• Strategiccreative andinnovativethinking skills with the ability toanticipatefuture needs and opportunities for expansion

• Familiarwith operational models and cross-regionalorglobalprogram delivery
• Salesaccountmanagementandstartupexperienceispreferred