VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES, PEOPLE INNOVATION & PERFORMANCE
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.
AI at SharkNinja
At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI‑native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.
Role Overview
SharkNinja is seeking a bold, business‑minded, and transformative People leader to serve as Vice President, Human Resources, People Innovation & Performance, reporting directly to our EVP, Chief People Officer. This is a high‑impact opportunity to reimagine how People & Culture fuels innovation, accelerates talent, and drives performance across our Product Development and Design & Engineering teams—the core of our innovation engine. You won’t just have a seat at the table; you’ll help reshape it. The Vice President, Human Resources, People Innovation & Performance will be responsible for driving all people‑related strategies including organizational design, talent development, change management, succession planning, and workforce planning across multiple global teams. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor, culture champion, and organizational architect in a fast‑paced, engineering‑centric environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic People Leadership
- Partner with senior leaders in Product Development and Design & Engineering to define and deliver a People strategy that accelerates business outcomes
- Drive talent strategies that build high‑performing, resilient teams aligned to SharkNinja’s innovation culture and growth goals
- Serve as a culture catalyst, embedding SharkNinja’s Outrageously Extraordinary Mindset, Success Drivers and Leadership Principles into the day‑to‑day experience of team members
- Performance & Capability Building
- Design and implement performance frameworks that elevate accountability, agility, and execution
- Shape talent development and succession strategies to deepen technical and leadership bench strength
- Drive a feedback‑rich culture that supports continuous improvement, coaching, and real‑time performance management
- Organizational Design & Workforce Planning
- Lead organizational design initiatives that align structure to strategy and enable cross‑functional collaboration and innovation
- Translate business strategy into workforce plans, talent models, and org capability roadmaps to support sustained innovation
- People Experience & Engagement
- Champion a differentiated team member experience tailored to the unique needs of product, design, and engineering talent
- Lead programs that drive engagement, inclusion, and well‑being, ensuring teams are energized, connected, and inspired to deliver bold results
- Data & Impact‑Driven Execution
- Use data and analytics to measure the impact of people programs and identify opportunities to optimize performance and engagement
- Build a high‑performing, agile People team that delivers at pace and continuously learns and evolves
- Executive Influence & Coaching
- Serve as a trusted coach and thought partner to functional executives and SharkNinja’s executive leadership team
- Influence decisions with a blend of strategic insight, talent expertise, and business acumen
Ideal Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Accredited Coaching Certification
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience with at least 5 years in a senior executive HR role within a global, fast‑paced consumer‑focused organization
- Proven experience building & leading high performing teams and managing talent across diverse geographies and cultures
- Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategies with business priorities
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills
- Experience with digital HR tools, data‑driven HR practices, and organizational analytics
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive outcomes in a dynamic, high‑growth environment
- Change agent mindset with a passion for innovation, agility, and operational excellence
- Confidence to challenge norms, call out gaps, and influence leaders toward better, faster decisions
- Can navigate skepticism and win hearts and minds, especially in environments where HR is evolving its role
Pay
Salary Range: $250,000—$320,000 USD annually. 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‑paid legal insurance
- Back‑up child and eldercare days
- Product discounts
- Referral bonus program
Culture
At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.