Vice President, Human Resources, People Innovation & Performance

About the role

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 disruptive innovation 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. We are seeking a bold, business‑minded, transformative People leader to serve as Vice President, Human Resources, People Innovation & Performance, reporting directly to the EVP, Chief People Officer. This high‑impact role reimagines how People & Culture fuels innovation, accelerates talent, and drives performance across Product Development and Design & Engineering — the core of our innovation engine. You will set strategy, shape priorities, and deliver solutions that amplify our culture and enable teams to think bigger, move faster, and perform at the highest level, while serving as a trusted advisor, coach, and culture champion in a fast‑paced, engineering‑centric environment.

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

Requirements

• 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 and 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
• Ability to navigate skepticism and win hearts and minds, especially in environments where HR is evolving its role

Pay

Annual salary range: $250,000 — $320,000 USD. Factors affecting starting pay include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

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, 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 programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible

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. We thrive on breaking out of swim lanes, and we operate by the principle that “Winning is a Team Sport.” Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success; we value each unique voice and blend diverse skills to strengthen innovation. We support all associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and accelerating their careers.