Associate Product Developer, Europe (Shark OR Ninja)
London (Battersea) / Hybrid

Our mission to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world allows our employees to be thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers, makers of things they love.  As we continue to grow, we are excited to add an Associate Product Developer, Europe to our team, working within either the Shark or Ninja team.
 
OVERVIEW:
 
The Product Development organization within SharkNinja drives our global product roadmap from concept to shelf through the constant lens of the consumer. We are the “product CEOs” and partner cross-functionally with almost every other team within the company to drive high satisfaction for our end user and to drive business results. We are comprised of individuals from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds, from product marketing managers to consumer-focused engineers – but we all have one thing in common: we’re consistently striving to deliver a 5-star experience for every customer on every product we bring to market.
 
 
The Associate Product Developer will support the European PD team with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the current portfolios as well as the establishment of new launches. This role is expected to be the market expert in their product lines, research and understand the competitive landscape, retailer assortments and assist the Product Development team in creating products that will meet the needs of the changing consumer and retailer requests. 

• Support the business with the development of successful and profitable programs for new products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio
• Assist in bringing new products to launch within the UK and mainland Europe.
• Conduct market research to identify consumer needs and market gaps and analyze the competitive landscape
• Work closely with cross-functional teammates to convey the strategic vision and goals for the product line
• Regularly share product feedback with global teams to ensure real-time inputs are provided at every stage of product development from P-builds to MP.
• Develop and execute validation plan at each build for all touchpoints, collateral, and Out of Box Experience enabling qualitative and quantitative feedback from the European markets
• Manage the creation and execution of product support material, such as, in-box collateral, FAQ’s, How-To Videos and Troubleshooting scripts for online resources and the Customer Excellence team
• Input the product development inputs for PARF, PIS, Salsify and maintain data integrity throughout the product development cycle
• Work cross functionally to help team meet cost targets
• Efficiently document program details, and keep organized system for smooth transition 90 days post MP to COE team 

Attributes & Skills

• 1+ years of experience in product development/marketing preferably at a consumer goods company
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Management, Communications or Marketing Concentrations
• Interest and ability to work, learn, and grow in a fast-paced, deadline driven, high impact environment
• A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to learn in a fast-paced envrionment
• A “100% on” consumer-first perspective when it comes to introducing new products and deep desire to put consumer first in every product decision
• The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward
• Ability to see failure as an opportunity to iterate, learn, and willingness to fail fast and often.
• Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented
• Ability to be a team player as well as work independently

What We Offer

• Attractive salary and bonus
• Brand new office environment at the Battersea Power Station development, with home working available
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Benefits package including enhanced pension, healthcare and dental cover
• Staff discount across all of our products, plus your first one on us!

Product Development – Skincare Category

The Product Development organization at SharkNinja drives our global product roadmap from concept to shelf through the constant lens of the consumer. As the “product CEOs,” we partner cross-functionally with nearly every team in the company to ensure high satisfaction for our end users and strong business outcomes. Our team is composed of product marketers, engineers, formulation experts, and consumer advocates—all united in delivering a 5-star experience for every product we launch.

Responsibilities

Drive new product development for the Skincare category, based onsite at our Needham, MA headquarters, from early-stage concept through to commercialization. This includes oversight of product formulation, packaging development, claims substantiation, regulatory readiness, and manufacturing scale-up. You will play a key role in executing product initiatives aligned with category growth and innovation goals.

- Manage day-to-day project progress and be accountable for reporting on key milestones, risks, testing results, and deliverables. Partner with senior leadership on overall category direction while owning execution for assigned product programs.

- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members (if applicable), supporting their development and fostering a high-performance team culture.

-  Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including R&D/formulation, regulatory, packaging engineering, industrial design, sourcing, marketing, and quality to translate consumer needs and market opportunities into differentiated, high-performing skincare products.

- Leverage insights from the Insights & Intelligence team—including consumer research, clinical testing feedback, and market trends—to inform product positioning, claims strategy, and formulation decisions throughout development.

- Work with regulatory and quality teams to ensure all products meet global compliance standards (e.g., ingredient safety, labeling, claims substantiation) and establish robust testing protocols to validate efficacy, safety, and stability.

- Manage product costs in partnership with supply chain and sourcing teams to ensure margin targets are achieved without compromising performance or quality.

- Support development of go-to-market materials, including product claims, ingredient stories, usage instructions, and educational content to ensure clear, accurate, and compelling consumer communication.

- Partner with customer support and quality teams post-launch to monitor consumer feedback, manage any issues, and continuously improve the product experience.

- Serve as the category expert for your product line, providing clear and timely insights to internal stakeholders across sales, marketing, operations, and leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product development, product marketing, formulation development, or a related field

• Experience in skincare, beauty, personal care, or other regulated consumer products preferred

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related discipline

• Experience partnering cross-functionally with R&D, regulatory, quality, packaging, and manufacturing teams

• Familiarity with skincare development processes including formulation, stability testing, claims substantiation, packaging compatibility, and global regulatory compliance

• Demonstrated leadership through direct people management or by leading complex cross-functional initiatives

• Strong consumer-first mindset with passion for delivering clinically effective, high-quality skincare products

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present clearly and persuasively across teams and leadership levels

• Highly organized with strong project management capabilities and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, evolving formulations, and shifting priorities with a proactive, solution-oriented approach

Overview

The Chief Roadmap and Innovation Officer will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of our global product and innovation roadmap — unifying near-term priorities with long-term disruptive thinking. This leader will anticipate market trends, and bring to life innovations that define the future of consumer experience and product technology.

In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, while fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, fast and agile excellence. This role leads a global team ensuring consumer-centric, 5-star product development to include developing a product roadmap, building unstoppable teams, and being a thought leader. 

Here are some of the exciting things you'll be doing:

Lead Agile Product Development:

· Maximize revenue and gross margin for each subcategory to deliver at least 20% growth YoY.

· Delivers at least one new product in a new category every year that results in at least $50M in revenue in Year 1.

· Ensures the Product Roadmap delivers viral product performance AND viral product aesthetic by driving ID and CMF excitement from mass production through EOL.

· Oversee a global team with a “fail fast” approach, emphasizing rapid testing, and iteration as well as an insatiable impatience for action.

· Foster a culture of continuous improvement and agility to enhance product offerings.

· Ensure the right processes and practices are in place to support the agile approach.

· Inspire and Empower Teams by leading and managing a global team, coaching and developing them to deliver successful client solutions.

· Cultivate an environment of innovation, autonomy, and high performance.

Operational Excellence:

· Lead the optimization of end-to-end product development processes, from concept ideation through commercialization.

· Continuously assess and refine product development workflows, methodologies, and tools to drive efficiency and reduce time-to-market.

· Implement robust project management practices to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of products.

· Oversee the integration of new technologies and best practices in product development to maintain competitive advantage.

· The candidate will be capable to Identify and understand risk and opportunities for improvement through multiple workstreams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

· Provide support to the Engineering teams for the design, development and manufacture for products.

· Foster strong relationships with key departments including R&D, design, marketing, operations, supply chain, and quality control to ensure product development is aligned with customer needs, quality standards, and manufacturing capabilities.

· Act as a bridge between the product development team and other departments, ensuring clear communication and alignment on goals, deliverables, and timelines.

Innovation & Market Insight:

· Stay abreast of market trends, emerging technologies, and consumer behavior to drive product innovation and maintain the company's competitive edge.

· Identify and analyze consumer needs and market opportunities, ensuring the product portfolio aligns with evolving customer preferences.

· Build strategic partnerships with vendors, technology providers, and innovation hubs to stay ahead in the industry.

Financial & Resource Management:

· Ensure that the most cost-effective way is sought to achieve the relevant primary functions whilst ensuring quality / reliability

· Manage the product development budget, ensuring cost efficiency and high ROI.

· Optimize the product development processes, supply chain, and resource allocation for maximum efficiency.

· Drive P&L ownership of the product portfolio, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.

· Manage talent development, and hiring to ensure the team has the required skills and capacity to execute the product strategy.

Risk Management & Compliance:

· Identify and mitigate risks associated with the product development process, including supply chain disruptions, manufacturing delays, and regulatory challenges.

· Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines throughout the product lifecycle.

Performance Tracking & Reporting:

· Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for product development operations, tracking progress against goals and providing regular updates to executive leadership.

· Leverage data analytics to identify areas for process improvement and decision-making.

Qualifications / Requirements

The successful candidate will have proven manufacturing / quality leadership experience and the ability to deliver results in larger matrix organizations.

· 15+ years of experience in product development within the consumer products industry (e.g., CPG, electronics, home goods, beauty, apparel, etc.).

· Proven track record of leading product innovation and successful launches at a large-scale company or high-growth brand.

· Strong background in R&D, design thinking, and market-driven product strategies.

· Experience managing large teams and complex product portfolios.

· Deep knowledge of consumer insights, supply chain, regulatory standards, and sustainability trends.

· Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, Business, or related field (MBA preferred). 

Additional Requirements

· Fanatical drive for edge: The ability to remain vigilant, with a productive paranoia around where things might be off track but to be equally driven to get to a differentiated enough insight to create a competitive advantage.

· Genuine belief & commitment: Deeply bought into the OE approach to creating value. They don’t fight the system or try to bring just a “best practice” approach from somewhere else.

· Deep-seated confidence: Enormous confidence in your own ability to solve any problem that is put in front of you. These problems are not solved through creative genius or a brilliant insight, but by breaking them down into pieces, trying something, learning, and pivoting.

· Insatiable impatience for action: Ability to recognize that if they aren’t working on a problem, they are falling behind someone who is. Personally own the outcomes and take daily action, and learn from i

The Product Development organization within SharkNinja drives our global product roadmap from concept to shelf through the constant lens of the consumer. We are the “product CEOs” and partner cross-functionally with almost every other team within the company to drive high satisfaction for our end user and to drive business results. We are comprised of individuals from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds, from product marketing managers to consumer-focused engineers – but we all have one thing in common: we’re consistently striving to deliver a 5-star experience for every customer on every product we bring to market. 

Responsibilities: 

• Support the Shark business onsite in our Needham, MA headquarters with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will lead new product development (creation and management) of assigned product(s) from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with leadership to define the over-arching category direction to a team of product developers. You are responsible AND accountable for progressing, reporting on, and actioning your and your team’s deliverables. 

• Lead, manage, and grow team members within the organization – providing guidance on their assigned projects, ensuring product success, supporting professional advancement within their role and within SharkNinja, and holding them accountable to their specific job responsibilities. You will be viewed as a manager who has proficiency in navigating people, conflict, and resource management. 

• Define and develop product specifications, marrying consumer wants/needs, white space in the market, and new/flagship product technologies as the primary consumer advocate. 

• Develop user-relevant design targets for product performance and user experience – and act as the beacon of these targets to the cross-functional team of engineers, industrial designers, and commercial marketers. 

• Partner with SharkNinja’s Insights & Intelligence team to develop consumer testing objectives and implement this consumer-driven feedback into product specifications and design iterations throughout the project development cycle. 

• Partner with SharkNinja’s testing and quality organizations to define, develop and manage quality and performance testing procedures. 

• Manage product cost structure, reporting, and cost rationalization exercises – and collaborate with supply chain, merchandising, and supply planning teams on product sourcing strategy recommendations. 

• Provide direction and oversight into the creation and execution of go-to-market collateral to support product launch, including instructional material and consumer-facing product specification information. 

• Provide direction and oversight into the development of product troubleshooting and “FAQs” to support a 5-star consumer experience post-purchase. 

• Act as the product and/or category “expert” for cross-functional team member questions and concerns. 

• Be called upon to take leadership of larger cross-functional “breakthroughs” that increase executive visibility and accelerate career growth. 

Qualifications: 

• 6+ years of experience in product development, product marketing, human factors engineering, or a related field, preferably at a consumer goods company. 

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering or a combination of the above 

• Prior experience hiring, managing, leading, and goal setting with team members. 

• A “100% on” consumer-first perspective when it comes to introducing new products/processes or improving current products. 

• Ability to effectively “manage up” by communicating your top priorities and constantly seeking feedback on your and your team’s work. 

• A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills. 

• Highly-effective communication skills – both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management, including SharkNinja’s executive leadership team) 

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment. 

• A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment.  The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward. 

Product Developers at SharkNinja assist in owning the entire New Product Development (NPD) process from concept to shelf for our Shark and Ninja Brands. Product Developers deliver sustainable, best in class product development thinking, governance, and process to enable the organization to execute the program portfolio flawlessly. Associate Program Managers work cross-functionally, providing exposure and visibility on a global scale acting in a general manager capacity. They lead via influence and are responsible for establishing and driving timelines and resources to develop, manufacture, and get products to market with a high degree of speed and efficiency ensuring a 5-star quality experience and high rate of sales.

A SharkNinja Product Developer thinks, acts and leads his/her programs like a global leader for every project or program they manage and owns the overall success of the program with a steady focus on Scope, Cost, and Schedule. They 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. They operate with urgency, ensuring that scope creep, cost risks, and schedule slips are escalated to senior management in parallel to driving resolutions. 

Product Developers are individual contributors, leading 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. 

This is an onsite role based in our Needham, MA Headquarters

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements & Attributes:

• Bachelor's Degree in technical/engineering or business management field highly desired
• 3+ years direct Product Development experience 
• Experience desired in some combination of new product development or program management (Consumer Goods Industry strongly preferred)
• Assertive, confident, 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
• Possess a strong bias to action and accountability
• Intermediate/working level skills with MS Project (or similar), Excel, PPT and Visio
• High energy, with a positive attitude
• Detail oriented

The Product Development organization within SharkNinja drives our global product roadmap from concept to shelf through the constant lens of the consumer. We are the “product CEOs” and partner cross-functionally with almost every other team within the company to drive high satisfaction for our end user and to drive business results. We are comprised of individuals from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds, from product marketing managers to consumer-focused engineers – but we all have one thing in common: we’re consistently striving to deliver a 5-star experience for every customer on every product we bring to market. 

Responsibilities: 

• Support the SharkNinja business onsite in our Needham, MA headquarters with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will assist in leading new product development (creation and management) of assigned product(s) from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with leadership to define the over-arching category direction to a team of product developers. You are responsible AND accountable for progressing, reporting on, and actioning your and your team’s deliverables. 

• Define, develop, and iterate product specifications, marrying consumer wants/needs, white space in the market, and product technologies as the primary consumer advocate.  

• Take ownership of your assigned categories’ sales performance – partnering with others in the company to identify what products are working/not working; and recommend new product opportunities to fill those gaps.  

• Lead competitive product analyses, giving your business partners insight into how Shark stacks up against the competition - and maintaining a clear lens on how we can constantly improve to make Shark the consumer’s top choice every time.  

•  Be the voice of our legacy product lines: share insights and learnings from consumers and the market with Product Developers focused on NPD to ensure critical features and feedback are incorporated into next generation products.  

• Partner with SharkNinja Testing and Quality organizations to define, develop, and manage quality and performance testing procedures.  

•  Act as the product “expert” for cross-functional team member questions and concerns.  
     
     
  ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:  

• 5-7+ years of experience in product development, product marketing, marketing, human factors engineering, or a related field – preferable at a consumer goods company.  

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering, or a combination of the above.  

• A “100% on” consumer-first perspective when it comes to introducing new products/processes or improving current products.  

• A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills.   

• COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT, one of SharkNinja’s SUCCESS DRIVERS, is immensely critical in this role. Highly-effective communication skills – both written (presentation/email) and face-to-face (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management) – are required.  

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.  

• A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment.  

• The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward.  

This is a general posting for future opportunities. We are seeking candidates with consumer product product development experience across all levels. Role level and fit will be commensurate with experience. 

The Product Development organization within SharkNinja drives our global product roadmap from concept to shelf through the constant lens of the consumer. We are the “product CEOs” and partner cross-functionally with almost every other team within the company to drive high satisfaction for our end user and to drive business results. We are comprised of individuals from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds, from product marketing managers to consumer-focused engineers – but we all have one thing in common: we’re consistently striving to deliver a 5-star experience for every customer on every product we bring to market.

Responsibilities:

• • Support the Shark business onsite in our Needham, MA headquarters with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will assist in leading new product development (creation and management) of assigned product(s) from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with leadership to define the over-arching category direction to a team of product developers. You are responsible AND accountable for progressing, reporting on, and actioning your and your team’s deliverables.
  • Define, develop, and iterate product specifications, marrying consumer wants/needs, white space in the market, and product technologies as the primary consumer advocate. 

• • Take ownership of your assigned categories’ sales performance – partnering with others in the company to identify what products are working/not working; and recommend new product opportunities to fill those gaps. 

• • Lead competitive product analyses, giving your business partners insight into how Shark stacks up against the competition - and maintaining a clear lens on how we can constantly improve to make Shark the consumer’s top choice every time. 

• •  Be the voice of our legacy product lines: share insights and learnings from consumers and the market with Product Developers focused on NPD to ensure critical features and feedback are incorporated into next generation products. 

• • Partner with SharkNinja Testing and Quality organizations to define, develop, and manage quality and performance testing procedures. 

• •  Act as the product “expert” for cross-functional team member questions and concerns. 
      
      
    ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS: 

• • 4-5+ years of experience in product development, product marketing, marketing, human factors engineering, or a related field – preferable at a consumer goods company. 

• • Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering, or a combination of the above. 

• • A “100% on” consumer-first perspective when it comes to introducing new products/processes or improving current products. 

• • A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills.  

• • COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT, one of SharkNinja’s SUCCESS DRIVERS, is immensely critical in this role. Highly-effective communication skills – both written (presentation/email) and face-to-face (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management) – are required. 

• • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment. 
  • A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment. 
  • The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward. 

Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation, and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do. 

Leaders of Program Management at SharkNinja lead in owning the entire New Product Development (NPD) process from concept to shelf for our Brands.  Program Managers deliver sustainable, best in class product development thinking, governance, and process to enable the organization to execute the program portfolio flawlessly. Program Managers work cross-functionally, providing exposure and visibility on a global scale acting in a general manager capacity.  Program Managers lead via influence and are responsible for establishing and driving timelines and resources to develop, manufacture, and get products to market with a high degree of speed and efficiency ensuring a 5-star quality experience and high rate of sales. 

A SharkNinja Program Manager thinks, acts and leads his/her programs like a global leader for every project or program they manage and owns the overall success of the program with a steady focus on Scope, Cost, and Schedule. Our Program Managers 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. They operate with urgency, ensuring that scope creep, cost risks, and schedule slips are escalated to senior management in parallel to driving resolutions.  

Program Managers 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.  

Responsibilities 

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

Requirements & Attributes: 

• Bachelor's Degree in technical/engineering or business management field highly desired 
• 8-10+ years direct Program Management experience 
• Experience desired in some combination of engineering, new product development or program management (Consumer Goods Industry strongly preferred) 
• Assertive, confident, capable 
• Strong influence skills 
• Able to cultivate a high performing team delivering results 
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills. Experienced addressing C-Suite, Peer Functional Groups, Suppliers, and Customer audiences 
• Cross-functional leadership skills 
• Possess a strong bias to action and accountability 
• Intermediate/working level skills with MS Project (or similar), Excel, PPT and Visio 
• High energy, with a positive attitude 
• Detail oriented 
• Presentation skills – Must be proficient with PowerPoint and be comfortable developing and presenting to large groups including executive management either in person or over MS Teams. 

Product Developers at SharkNinja assist in owning the entire New Product Development (NPD) process from concept to shelf for our Shark and Ninja Brands. Product Developers deliver sustainable, best in class product development thinking, governance, and process to enable the organization to execute the program portfolio flawlessly. Associate Program Managers work cross-functionally, providing exposure and visibility on a global scale acting in a general manager capacity. They lead via influence and are responsible for establishing and driving timelines and resources to develop, manufacture, and get products to market with a high degree of speed and efficiency ensuring a 5-star quality experience and high rate of sales.

A SharkNinja Product Developer thinks, acts and leads his/her programs like a global leader for every project or program they manage and owns the overall success of the program with a steady focus on Scope, Cost, and Schedule. They 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. They operate with urgency, ensuring that scope creep, cost risks, and schedule slips are escalated to senior management in parallel to driving resolutions. 

Senior Product Developers are individual contributors, leading 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. 

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements & Attributes:

• Bachelor's Degree in technical/engineering, business management, or marketing field highly desired
• 2-3+ years direct Product Development experience ideally within a consumer product company
• Experience with small home appliances, motorized devices, or outdoor consumer products a plus
• Assertive, confident, 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
• Possess a strong bias to action and accountability
• Intermediate/working level skills with MS Project (or similar), Excel, PPT and Visio
• High energy, with a positive attitude
• Detail oriented
• Presentation skills – Must be proficient with PowerPoint and be comfortable developing and presenting to large groups including executive management either in person or over MS Teams.

Work Period: July 2026 to December 2026

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next — fast.

This role: As a member of the Shark Product Development team, you will bring together a creative product marketing role and technical outlook to our creative efforts to ensure that imaginative but credible solutions populate our ambitious product roadmap. This role will be part of our growing Shark Product Development team, working on a variety of new innovative home products. Alongside the rest of the product development team, you will help bring new innovative products to market.

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:

• Partner with Product Development team members to help with the successful product launches of new and cutting-edge Shark products
• Collaborate with Brand Marketing and Creative teams on updates to product packaging, instruction guides, and more
• Assist in the definition and development of product specifications relating to replacement components, marrying consumer wants/needs and creating efficiencies in how we manage these components in our internal systems
• Develop user-relevant design targets for product performance and user experience (human factors, touchpoints, KPIs, and Consumer Satisfaction Indicators) – and act as the beacon of these targets to the cross-functional team of engineers, industrial designers, and commercial marketers
• Act as a product “expert” for cross-functional team member questions and concerns
• Assist with new product setups and product information management, coordination of data/information for consumer research, development of competitive landscapes, and more

 ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program, or have graduated within the past year
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days  per week onsite in Needham, MA
• A “100% on” consumer-first perspective when it comes to introducing new products/processes or improving current products
• A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly-effective communication skills – both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management)
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment
• The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward
• Previous use of the Microsoft Suite of products (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook) is preferred
• Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers:
  • Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a “no delays” mentality in delivering against market needs/timing
  • Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning
  • Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials
  • Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships
  • Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!

The Product Development organization at SharkNinja drives our global product roadmap from concept to shelf through the constant lens of the consumer. As the "product CEOs," we partner cross-functionally with nearly every team in the company to ensure high satisfaction for our end users and strong business outcomes. Our team is composed of product marketers, engineers, and consumer advocates—all united in delivering a 5-star experience for every product we launch.

Responsibilities:

• Drive new product development for the Ninja Outdoor category, based onsite at our Needham, MA headquarters, from early-stage concept through to mass production. You will play a key role in executing product initiatives that align with category goals.

• Manage day-to-day project progress and be accountable for reporting on key milestones, issues, and deliverables. Partner with senior leadership on overall category direction while managing your assigned product responsibilities.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members (if applicable), supporting their success on projects and fostering their growth in the organization.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, industrial design, and marketing to translate consumer needs and market opportunities into compelling product specifications.

• Leverage insights from the Insights & Intelligence team to ensure consumer feedback is incorporated throughout the product development process.

• Work with quality and testing teams to define and execute performance testing protocols that meet consumer expectations.

• Manage product costs and coordinate with supply chain, sourcing, and merchandising to ensure feasible and profitable product launches.

• Support the creation of go-to-market content, including product specs and instructional materials, ensuring a strong and accurate consumer message.

• Collaborate with customer support and quality teams to develop post-launch FAQs and troubleshooting content for a seamless consumer experience.

• Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for your product line, supporting internal partners with timely answers and insights.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in product development, or engineering—experience with consumer goods or in the outdoor category is preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business or engineering 

• Some prior experience managing or mentoring individuals or demonstrated leadership on cross-functional initiatives.

• Passion for understanding and advocating for the consumer throughout the product lifecycle.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present effectively across teams and levels of the organization.

• Well-organized with strong project management capabilities—able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities with a positive, solution-focused attitude.