Manager, Talent Acceleration / Talent Development

About the role

As a Manager, Talent Acceleration (tX) / Talent Development, you’ll play a key role in bringing our talent, learning, and culture programs to life. This is a hands-on role focused on execution – turning ideas into well-run, high-impact experiences that help our teams grow, perform, and stay connected to what makes SharkNinja unique.

Job Overview

You’ll manage the day-to-day delivery of key initiatives. The Manager, Talent Acceleration / Talent Development will translate priorities into clear plans, keep programs running smoothly, and provide insights that help us continuously improve.

What You’ll Do

• Run the day-to-day execution of Talent Acceleration / Talent Development programs across learning, leadership, performance, and culture
• Turn priorities into clear plans – building timelines, workflows, and tracking progress
• Manage multiple programs at once, keeping everything organized and on track
• Cook up logistics and systems behind programs (e.g., onboarding, sessions, tools, communications)
• Create and maintain playbooks, guides, and documentation so programs can scale
• Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to embed programs into how teams work
• Provide regular updates and insights on progress, impact, and opportunities to improve
• Spot risks or roadblocks early and escalate when needed
• Work closely with the Director of Talent Acceleration to align on priorities, trade-offs, and execution decisions
• Support and guide program resources (e.g., Co-op and LMS contractor) on day-to-day work
• Use feedback and data to continuously improve the experience and effectiveness of programs

What You’ll Bring

• ~5+ years of experience in talent development, learning, HR, consulting, or related fields
• Strong project/program management skills – you know how to keep things moving and organized
• Ability to turn ideas into action, building clear plans and executing against them
• Experience running programs or initiatives end-to-end (logistics, stakeholders, tracking, follow-through)
• Comfort working with data to understand what’s working and where to improve
• Strong communication skills – you can keep stakeholders informed and aligned
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative mindset and ability to build strong working relationships
• Attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over your work
• Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset

Who Thrives Here?

You will thrive here if:

• You don’t wait for permission – you see a challenge and own it.
• You embrace discomfort – growth happens on the edge of possibility.
• You don’t just do your job – you redefine what’s possible.
• You play to win – repeatedly. Winning today fuels winning tomorrow.
• You thrive on unvarnished feedback – it fuels your growth.
• You ask, “How can we make this happen – faster, bigger, better?”
• You have an insatiable curiosity for differentiated hard-to-replicate insights.
• You execute with urgency, rapidly iterating, identifying gaps, and pivoting.
• You persist through adversity, relentlessly driving results.

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.

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
• ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Pre-paid legal insurance
• Back-up child and eldercare days
• Product discounts
• Referral bonus program

Our Culture

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 what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll 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 SharkNinja’s 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.

Learn more about us

• Life At SharkNinja
• Outrageously Extraordinary

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