Vice President, Human Resources, People Innovation & Performance

SharkNinja is seeking a bold, business-minded, and transformative People leader to serve as Vice President, Human Resources, People Innovation & Performance, reporting directly to our EVP, Chief People Officer. This is a high-impact opportunity to reimagine how People & Culture fuels innovation, accelerates talent, and drives performance across our Product Development and Design & Engineering teams-the core of our innovation engine. You won't just have a seat at the table; you'll help reshape it. The Vice President, Human Resources, People Innovation & Performance will be responsible for driving all people-related strategies including organizational design, talent development, change management, succession planning, and workforce planning across multiple global teams. You'll serve as a trusted advisor, culture champion, and organizational architect in a fast-paced, engineering-centric environment. In this role, you will: • Set strategy, shape priorities, and deliver solutions that amplify our culture and enable teams to think bigger, move faster, and perform at the highest level. • Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders, while building and leading a modern, results-driven People team. • Be a player-coach who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where agility and outcomes matter more than perfection. • Model what it means to win as a team-because "Winning is a Team Sport" is more than a value at SharkNinja; it's how we operate every day. As we enter our next phase of growth, we are looking for a strategic change agent, capability builder, and hands-on leader who is passionate about unleashing talent and scaling impact. For the Vice President, Human Resources, People Innovation & Performance,focused on Product Development and Design & Engineering, the role blends strategic HR leadership with business partnership and culture shaping. Below are key responsibilities, reflecting SharkNinja's high-performance, innovation-driven environment: Key Responsibilities: Strategic People Leadership • Partner with senior leaders in Product Development and Design & Engineering to define and deliver a People strategy that accelerates business outcomes • Drive talent strategies that build high-performing, resilient teams aligned to SharkNinja's innovation culture and growth goals • Serve as a culture catalyst, embedding SharkNinja's Outrageously Extraordinary Mindset, Success Drivers and Leadership Principles into the day-to-day experience of team members Performance & Capability Building • Design and implement performance frameworks that elevate accountability, agility, and execution • Shape talent development and succession strategies to deepen technical and leadership bench strength • Drive a feedback-rich culture that supports continuous improvement, coaching, and real-time performance management Organizational Design & Workforce Planning • Lead organizational design initiatives that align structure to strategy and enable cross-functional collaboration and innovation • Translate business strategy into workforce plans, talent models, and org capability roadmaps to support sustained innovation People Experience & Engagement • Champion a differentiated team member experience tailored to the unique needs of product, design, and engineering talent • Lead programs that drive engagement, inclusion, and well-being, ensuring teams are energized, connected, and inspired to deliver bold results Data & Impact-Driven Execution • Use data and analytics to measure the impact of people programs and identify opportunities to optimize performance and engagement • Build a high-performing, agile People team that delivers at pace and continuously learns and evolves Executive Influence & Coaching • Serve as a trusted coach and thought partner to functional executives and SharkNinja's executive leadership team • Influence decisions with a blend of strategic insight, talent expertise, and business acumen Ideal Experience: • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Accredited Coaching Certification • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience with at least 5 years in a senior executive HR role within a global, fast-paced consumer-focused organization • Proven experience building & leading high performing teams and managing talent across diverse geographies and cultures • Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategies with business priorities • Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills • Experience with digital HR tools, data-driven HR practices, and organizational analytics • Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive outcomes in a dynamic, high-growth environment • Change agent mindset with a passion for innovation, agility, and operational excellence • Confidence to challenge norms, call out gaps, and influence leaders toward better, faster decisions • Can navigate skepticism and win hearts and minds, especially in environments where HR is evolving its role 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 $250,000-$320,000 USD Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.