Associate Product Developer - Home Environment

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s 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 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

Responsibilities

• Support the Shark business onsite in our Needham, MA headquarters with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will assist in leading new product development (creation and management) of assigned product(s) from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with leadership to define the over-arching category direction to a team of product developers.
• You are responsible AND accountable for progressing, reporting on, and actioning your and your team’s deliverables.
• Define, develop, and iterate product specifications, marrying consumer wants/needs, white space in the market, and product technologies as the primary consumer advocate.
• Partner with SharkNinja Testing and Quality organizations to define, develop, and manage quality and performance testing procedures. Act as the product “expert” for cross-functional team member questions and concerns.

Attributes & Skills

• 2-3+ years of experience in product development, product marketing, marketing, human factors engineering, or a related field – preferable at a consumer goods company.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering, or a combination of the above.
• A “100% on” consumer-first perspective when it comes to introducing new products/processes or improving current products.
• A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills.
• HIGHLY-EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS – both written (presentation/email) and face-to-face (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management) – are required.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced 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.

Pay Range

The annual salary range for this position is $56,300—$101,700 USD. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• 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-PAIRED LEGAL INSURANCE
• BACK-UP CHILD AND ELDER CARE DAYS
• PRODUCT DISCOUNTS
• REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM