Senior Manager, Product Development (12 Month FTC)

About Us

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeoples lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted global brands Shark and Ninja the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than4100associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

The Product Development organization at SharkNinja drives our global product roadmap from concept to shelf through an unwavering focus on the consumer. We are the product CEOs partnering cross functionally with nearly every team across the company to deliver exceptional consumer satisfaction and strong business performance.

Our team brings together diverse backgrounds from product marketing managers to consumer focused engineers united by one common goal: delivering a 5 star experience for every customer on every product in every market.

The Senior Manager Product Development holds global category ownership and leads a team responsible for defining developing and launching new products worldwide from proof of concept through retail launch and beyond. This leader relentlessly drives continuous innovation and delivers 5 star consumer experiences across the global business. You believe anything is possible and are willing to do whatever it takes to win.

You will work in close partnership with Engineering Quality Marketing Industrial Design Consumer Insights Customer Excellence and regional European teams to ensure flawless development and execution. Your leadership will drive on time launches from early prototypes through tooling release production and retail in store and online. SharkNinja operates at exceptional speed and your ability to inspire cross functional teams while maintaining rigor and urgency is critical. Your passion will show in both the consumer experience and the product rate of sale.

As a Senior Manager Product Management you collaborate daily with global teams and senior leadership to align on priorities goals and responsibilities across offices. You lead not only through management but through hands on ownership setting the standard for excellence in both thinking and execution.

What Youll Do

Support the Shark business and the Director or VP of Product Development in building successful profitable programs that drive portfolio growth. You will lead new product development from early ideation through mass production while partnering with senior leadership to define the broader category strategy and roadmap.

You are both responsible and accountable for advancing reporting and delivering on your teams commitments.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead manage and develop team members from Intern through Manager level

• Provide clear guidance on projects while ensuring successful execution

• Support professional growth through structured development plans

• Navigate people management conflict resolution and resource allocation with expertise

• Build retain and elevate an A player team

• Identify talent gaps and communicate proactively with leadership

• Provide mentorship and training to less experienced team members

Product and Category Ownership

• Partner globally to define product vision consumer relevant design targets and performance KPIs

• Develop and drive critical messaging claims aligned to consumer value

• Establish and maintain channel strategy across product families

• Track and manage financial performance including cost gross margin and P and L across category initiatives

• Identify supply chain and quality risks early and drive cross functional mitigation

• Advocate for global launch excellence in partnership with PMO

Consumer and Market Leadership

• Represent the voice of the consumer in every decision

• Critically analyze global consumer feedback to ensure 5 star satisfaction at mass production

• Maintain an unwavering commitment to delivering high quality consumer experiences

• Serve as the technical authority to translate product superiority into compelling marketing narratives

• Partner with regional sales and brand marketing leaders to ensure strong alignment across Product Marketing and Sales

Execution and Cross Functional Influence

• Lead hands on validation efforts across regions using SharkNinja methodologies

• Ensure early compliance consideration to mitigate regional and local risks

• Drive swift well informed decision making across teams

• Clearly communicate product opportunities and challenges at the executive level

• Balance strategic thinking with hands on action

• Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast paced deadline driven environment

• Challenge assumptions and encourage innovative problem solving

• Lead cross functional engagement sessions to foster new thinking

• Take ownership of breakthrough initiatives that elevate visibility and accelerate impact

What Youll Bring

• 7 plus years of product development experience within a global market

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related discipline Masters or advanced degree preferred

• Proven success leading consumer centered innovation programs

• Demonstrated experience hiring developing and managing high performing teams

• A deeply rooted consumer first mindset

• Strong ability to manage up through proactive communication and feedback seeking

• Exceptional cross functional relationship building skills

• Intuition for consumer needs and marketplace dynamics

• Intellectual humility and openness to multiple solution paths

• Embodiment of the SharkNinja mindset including ownership resilience and continuous challenge

• Ability to lead in a fast paced dynamic and high expectation environment

• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills including executive level presentations

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data and metrics to build business cases

• Deep respect for and collaboration with Industrial Design User Experience Electronics Quality and Manufacturing teams

• Willingness and ability to travel