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.

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  Manager, Product Development - Shark Robots
  Needham, MA (onsite)

  At SharkNinja, Product Development are the product CEOs. We own the global roadmap from concept to shelf, partnering with nearly every team in the company to deliver products consumers love. We come from product marketing, engineering, human factors, and design - united by one standard: a 5-star experience on every product we launch.

  In this role you'll lead a team of product developers building the next generation of Shark robots, one of our fastest-growing categories.

  What you'll do

  • Own new product development for your assigned products from brainstorm through mass production - and partner with leadership to shape the broader category direction.
  • Lead, coach, and grow a team of product developers: set goals, hold the bar, and build careers.
  • Define product specs at the intersection of consumer needs, market white space, and flagship technology - as the primary consumer advocate in the room.
  • Set design targets for performance and user experience, and hold engineering, industrial design, and marketing to them.
  • Partner with our Insights & Intelligence team on consumer testing, and turn that feedback into design iterations.
  • Work with testing and quality teams to define performance and quality standards.
  • Manage cost structure and rationalization, and shape sourcing strategy with supply chain, merchandising, and planning.
  • Guide go-to-market collateral, instructional materials, and post-purchase troubleshooting/FAQ content.
  • Serve as the category expert for the cross-functional org - and take on high-visibility breakthrough initiatives that accelerate your growth.

  What you bring

  • 5+ years in product development, product marketing, human factors, or a related field - consumer goods preferred.
  • Experience with robotics or IoT/Connected Device products
  • Experience hiring, managing, and setting goals for a team.
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in business, marketing, management, or engineering.
  • A relentlessly consumer-first instinct.
  • Standout communication: crisp writing, efficient problem-solving conversations, and presentations that hold up in front of our executive leadership team.
  • Strong project management - you prioritize well and keep multiple programs moving in a fast-paced environment.
  • Comfort with transparency and shifting priorities, and a genuine appetite to learn.

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.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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.