Product Associate

The Product Associate is a high‑potential, development‑focused role at SharkNinja designed for professionals who can move fluidly across Product Development and Program Management functions. You will flex as‑needed through both disciplines — gaining hands‑on ownership of the full New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle, from concept to shelf, across our Shark and Ninja brands. What You’ll Do Program & Product Execution Jump in to help execute NPD process from ideation through end‑of‑life, maintaining a relentless focus on scope, cost, and schedule Actively facilitate cross‑functional stakeholder interaction to bring products to market on time and at the highest quality standard Identify program risks, develop mitigation and contingency plans, and track resolution progress Spot resource and knowledge gaps and take steps to highlight and remedy them Operate with urgency — escalating scope creep, cost risks, and schedule slips to senior management while driving resolutions in parallel Commercial & Strategic Contribution Collaborate with commercial teams to ensure go‑to‑market strategies are positioned to deliver high rates of sales Use KPIs and data to inform and anchor cross‑functional decision making Channel global information to local teams, acting as an effective conduit across geographies and functions Partner with Design, Marketing, and Supply Chain to align program execution with business strategy Communication & Stakeholder Management Own communication streams across all groups to ensure risks are mitigated and deliverables are completed on time Present program updates, risks, and recommendations confidently to executive management and C‑suite audiences Develop and maintain clear documentation including timelines, trackers, and program governance materials What You’ll Bring Required Strong understanding of AI Tools and prompts (Claude, Chat GPT, CoPilot, etc.) Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, or business management discipline 1–3+ years of experience in product development or program management within the consumer goods industry Strong cross‑functional leadership skills — able to lead through influence without direct authority Bias to action and personal accountability; you own outcomes and follow through without prompting Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to C‑suite, functional peers, suppliers, and retail customers Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously without losing sight of the bigger picture Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Project (or similar project management tools) Agile and adaptable — ability to learn new process and projects quickly High energy, positive, assertive, and confident — especially under pressure Preferred Demonstrated success in a fast‑paced, dynamic NPD environment Exposure to global product development — experience working across geographies or with international manufacturing partners Familiarity with quality management principles and 5‑star consumer experience standards What Makes This Role Unique From day one, you will be executing on programs, managing risk, and influencing outcomes at a global scale. The rotation structure is intentional — SharkNinja believes the best product leaders understand both the discipline of engineering‑driven development and the governance rigor of program management. You will leave this rotation with the credibility and toolkit to step into a senior PD or PM role anywhere in the organization. Salary and Other Compensation The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Pay Range: $95,000 — $113,000 USD Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, 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 disability insurance, long‑term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre‑paid legal insurance, back‑up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr