Senior Manager - Product Development - Drinkware

OVERVIEW The Product Development organization within SharkNinja drives our global product roadmap from concept to shelf through the constant lens of the consumer. We partner cross‑functionally with almost every other team within the business to drive high consumer satisfaction and business results. We are comprised of individuals from diverse professional backgrounds, all striving to deliver a 5‑star experience for every consumer on every product we bring to market. RESPONSIBILITIES Support the Ninja business with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – responsible for day‑to‑day business management and enhancement of Shark product lines, driving product improvements and optimizations, conducting user research, and partnering with Engineers, Marketers, and others on rolling these product enhancements to ensure a continued 5‑star experience. 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 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 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 – 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). 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. SALARY AND OTHER COMPENSATION The annual salary range for this position is $105,000—$150,000 USD. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. BENEFITS 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. EEO STATEMENT 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. CAREER PRIVACY NOTICE For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr