PROGRAM MANAGER

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 the Shark and Ninja brands, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market across multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, SharkNinja’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors worldwide. At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI‑native culture — experimenting boldly, adopting new tools, and continuously raising what’s possible to create meaningful impact for consumers.

About the role

Program Managers at SharkNinja assist in owning the entire New Product Development (NPD) process from concept to shelf for the Shark and Ninja brands. They deliver sustainable, best‑in‑class product development thinking, governance, and process to enable the organization to execute the program portfolio flawlessly. Program Managers lead via influence, establishing and driving timelines and resources to develop, manufacture, and get products to market with a high degree of speed and efficiency while ensuring a 5‑star quality experience and high rate of sales. A SharkNinja Program Manager thinks, acts, and leads programs like a global leader, owning overall success with a steady focus on Scope, Cost, and Schedule. They are the glue that holds the team together by owning communication streams across all groups to mitigate risks and complete deliverables on time. They operate with urgency, ensuring scope creep, cost risks, and schedule slips are escalated to senior management in parallel with driving resolutions. This individual‑contributor role leads the organization through SharkNinja’s unique product development process and is best suited for a professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced product development environment. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. We empower personal and professional growth with high‑impact learning programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible, and we support all associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and accelerating their careers.

Responsibilities

• Drive and actively facilitate the interaction of cross‑functional stakeholders to bring products to market, including managing risks and schedule
• Collaborate with teams to ensure the go‑to‑market strategy will provide a high rate of sales
• Accountable to deliver all elements of the program, from product ideation to end‑of‑life
• Make use of KPIs and data to help drive decision making across cross‑functional teams
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation/contingency plans, and track progress
• Spot resource and knowledge gaps and take steps necessary to highlight and remedy them
• Channel global information to local teams, acting as a conduit to support the business

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical/engineering or business management field highly desired
• 3–4+ years of direct program management experience
• Experience desired in some combination of new product development or program management (Consumer Goods industry strongly preferred)
• Assertive, confident, and capable
• Able to cultivate and lead a high‑performing team that delivers results
• Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills; experienced addressing C‑suite, peer functional groups, suppliers, and customer audiences
• Cross‑functional leadership skills
• Strong bias to action and accountability
• Intermediate/working‑level skills with MS Project (or similar), Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• High energy, with a positive attitude
• Detail oriented
• Presentation skills – proficient with PowerPoint and comfortable developing and presenting to large groups including executive management, in person or over MS Teams

Pay

Annual salary range: $75,000 – $115,000 USD. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching
• Employee stock purchase program
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Parental leave
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Pre‑paid legal insurance
• Back‑up child and eldercare days
• Product discounts
• Referral bonus program
• Wellness programs
• High‑impact learning and development programs