Shark Ninja

Manager, Product Development - Robots

Shark Ninja$90K — $125K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in product development, product marketing, human factors, or related fields (consumer goods preferred)
  • Experience in hiring and managing a team with goal-setting responsibilities
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in business, marketing, management, or engineering
  • Strong understanding of consumer needs, prioritizing a consumer-first approach
  • Exceptional communication skills, including writing and presenting to executive leadership
  • Robust project management skills to handle multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
  • Adaptability to changing priorities with a desire to learn continuously

Responsibilities

  • Own new product development from brainstorming to mass production
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of product developers
  • Define product specifications that balance consumer needs, market gaps, and technology
  • Set design performance and user experience targets for engineering and design teams
  • Collaborate with Insights & Intelligence on consumer testing and iterate based on feedback
  • Define performance and quality standards with testing and quality teams
  • Oversee cost structure, sourcing strategy, and contribute to cross-functional initiatives

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts with company contributions
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays
  • Parental leave and various insurances (life, short-term, long-term disability)
  • Additional perks like product discounts, referral bonuses, and backup child/eldercare services
Full Job Description
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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 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.

Pay Range

$90,000-$125,000 USD

About Shark Ninja

SharkNinja is a pioneer in small household appliances and cleaning solutions that fit the lifestyles of busy people. By providing highly functional, innovative products, SharkNinja has rapidly carved out a significant market share in the housewares industry, becoming one of the leading companies in this sector. The company's products are sold under the Shark and Ninja brands, which are known for their quality, performance, and affordability. SharkNinja is committed to providing its customers with the best possible experience, and it has a strong reputation for customer service and support.
Learn more about Shark Ninja
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
Founded
2003
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
NASDAQ

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