What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Program Management Product Development position at SharkNinja?
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 3,300 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
A SharkNinja Manager - Program Management is a global leader for every project and program they manage. Owning the overall success of the program with a maniacal focus on Scope, Cost, Schedule. They operate with urgency, ensuring that scope creep, cost risks, and schedule slips are driving resolutions. Our PM’s are seen as the glue that holds the team together by owning communication streams across all groups in order to ensure that risks are mitigated, and deliverables are completed on time.
Managers in Program Management lead the organization through our unique SharkNinja product development process. This role is best suited for a professional who thrives and has demonstrated success in a dynamic, fast-paced product development environment. Typically possessing a technical education and/or experience coupled with a business and customer-first mindset.
Responsibilities:
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.
What We Offer
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
SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/
For candidates based in China, please visit: https://sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/china/
For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/vietnam/
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com
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 3,300 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
A SharkNinja Manager - Program Management is a global leader for every project and program they manage. Owning the overall success of the program with a maniacal focus on Scope, Cost, Schedule. They operate with urgency, ensuring that scope creep, cost risks, and schedule slips are driving resolutions. Our PM’s are seen as the glue that holds the team together by owning communication streams across all groups in order to ensure that risks are mitigated, and deliverables are completed on time.
Managers in Program Management lead the organization through our unique SharkNinja product development process. This role is best suited for a professional who thrives and has demonstrated success in a dynamic, fast-paced product development environment. Typically possessing a technical education and/or experience coupled with a business and customer-first mindset.
Responsibilities:
- Own, drives and actively facilitates the interaction of cross-functional stakeholders (mechanical, software, app and system integration engineering, product development, marketing, consumer insights, supply chain and factory operations) for successful releases including managing risks, schedule, cost and quality according to our roadmap
- Accountable to deliver all elements of the program including product performance KPI’s, cost, and timeline, from product ideation to mass production and commercialization
- Utilize metrics, KPIs, and data to help drive decision making across the cross-functional teams
- Identify program risks, develop mitigation/contingency plans and track progress pivoting when necessary to keep programs on track
- Spot resource and knowledge gaps and take steps necessary to highlight/remedy
- Acting General Manager for all things New Product Development related for assigned Product Line
- Channel global information to local teams, act as conduit to support the business
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical discipline highly desired
- Advanced experienced with MS Project (or similar), Excel, Jira and Visio
- 5-7 years of Program management experience (Consumer Goods Industry preferred)
- Proven track record of managing several high-visibility, technical, cross functional projects simultaneously
- Fast learner that can quickly synthesize ideas, information, and options into a strategy, plan, or response and effectively communicate it. Must have executive presentation skills, a collaborative approach, the ability to connect, and the ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
- Possess a strong bias to action and accountability
- Program Management Professional or Project Management Professional PMP preferred
- Six Sigma certification a plus
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.
What We Offer
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
SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/
For candidates based in China, please visit: https://sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/china/
For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/vietnam/
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com
