What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Chief of Staff & Key Initiatives 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.
SharkNinja, a multi-billion dollar consumer products company, is seeking a VP, Chief of Staff & Key Initiatives for the global operations team. This role is a critical member of the Global Operations Leadership Team, driving business results by leading and supporting high impact supply chain and company initiatives.
Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:
Our 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.
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.
SharkNinja, a multi-billion dollar consumer products company, is seeking a VP, Chief of Staff & Key Initiatives for the global operations team. This role is a critical member of the Global Operations Leadership Team, driving business results by leading and supporting high impact supply chain and company initiatives.
Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:
- Lead and/or support assigned high impact supply chain initiatives, partnering with leaders and team around the world. Areas of focus include driving best service at lowest cost, partnering with Order Management, Distribution & Fulfillment, Transportation, Planning, Sourcing, Manufacturing, New Product Flawless Execution, Customer Experience, Sustainability, Sales, and FP&A teams.
- Lead and/or support assigned high impact corporate initiatives that have ties to Global Operations, including those that drive service, cost savings, or topline growth; partnering with Commercial, FP&A, Product Development, Marketing, Legal, and People & Culture.
- Provide support to the EVP, Global Operations, including metrics and scorecard management and content development for standing reviews and meetings.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or other relevant discipline. Minimum 10 years in industry, with leadership progression.
- Demonstrated functional knowledge and experience across the end-to-end global supply chain. Sales & Operations Planning experience a plus.
- Successful track record of delivering results within a rapidly growing company.
- Strong project management skills with proven ability to drive for results, manage risk, and pivot when relevant to enable speed to results.
- Proven experience in using data (KPIs) in a measurable way to achieve specific strategic results that are relevant to the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills to develop, measure and improve key performance indicators.
- Successful track record of leading cross-functional initiatives from concept to completion.
- Excellent executive-level oral and written communication skills. Ability to transparently deliver high-impact presentations on complex topics to leaders and stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to influence people, process, and technology across an organization.
- Motivated self-starter, with ability to identify and drive innovative approaches to address new challenges.
- Potential for growth into Operations sub-function leadership roles as part of succession planning.
- A demonstrated willingness to learn, roll-up their sleeves and set an example for the team as a “doer.”
- An entrepreneurial spirit and comfort working in a dynamic, fun, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.
- As a corporate citizen, learn and support SharkNinja’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy
- Be an Ally, find internal Champions
- Explore SharkNinja’s Employee Resource Groups or volunteer to serve on committees that organize diversity-related events and activities
- Participate in employee engagement surveys and respond as openly and honestly as possible
- Become culturally competent; take the time to learn about different cultures, races, religions and backgrounds represented by your colleagues
- Treat people in a way they wish to be treated rather than the way you wish to be treated
- Leads us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
- Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
- Using your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE,”
- Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
- Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT.”
Our 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.
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
