Product Development Manager (NEEDHAM)

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.

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.

Team: Global Product & Loyalty Strategy

Overview

At SharkNinja, we don't just build products-we create consumer-first experiences that delight millions of customers around the world.

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.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll work closely with senior leaders, product owners, and cross-functional teams across the organization to bring forward new ideas and help us rapidly evaluate and execute new opportunities.

Strategy

• Identify new and emerging category opportunities, conduct research and analysis including competitive benchmarking, and present recommendations to senior leadership.

• Define assessment approaches and evaluate strategic options for new product and market entry.

• Identify and quantify value creation opportunities, evaluate ROI, and build financial models and business plans to gain buy-in.

• Prepare strategy reviews and decisions that require alignment for the executive leadership team.

• Support partnership pursuits that advance new product development and value proposition evolution.

Product

• Identify and drive product improvements and optimizations, conduct user research, and partner with Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and other cross-functional teams to roll these product enhancements out to ensure a continued 5-star experience

• Partner with leaders from across Product Development and the wider business to develop short- and long-term strategic plans and roadmaps.

• Assist with new product development from ideation phase through product launch

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

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who thrives in ambiguous environments, excels at both data and financial analyses, and collaborates effectively at all levels to execute strategic priorities across the organization. You'll likely be:

• 3-6 years of experience in corporate strategy or product development at a leading consumer products or technology company, or at a top-tier management consulting firm.

• Recognized for your demonstrated ability to identify new opportunities, build financial models, leverage data to identify insights, and develop strategies that drive value creation.

• Able to work cross-functionally to bring people together, gain internal buy-in, drive decisions, and deliver results.

• A persuasive advisor who listens, learns, and can articulate a compelling story in a clear and simple manner.

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Confident using Microsoft Office and AI tools.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Product experience: developing and refining product strategies, facilitating workshops with cross-functional teams, and supporting product launches.

• Chief of Staff experience: managing ad-hoc asks for leadership, including reporting and preparing materials for internal and external stakeholder]]>