Director of Program Management, SharkNinja
Shark Beauty
Office located in Needham, MA
Home devices and appliances
Job no longer available
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
Office located in Needham, MA
1001+ employees
Company mission
SharkNinja's mission is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of post-graduate experience desired, with 7+ years of experience in program/project management or product development/management required, preferably 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 AND DRIVING relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills
- COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT, one of SharkNinja’s SUCCESS DRIVERS, is immensely critical in this role. 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) – are required
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- A growth mindset: the desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment, and helping your direct reports do the same
- The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward
- The passion and experience to coach and mentor a team of Program Management professionals, with an eye toward enabling career acceleration
- Comfort and flexibility when it comes to change – no two days are the same, and we reserve the right to constantly get smarter
What the job involves
- At SharkNinja, Program Management is integrated within the broader Product Development organization and above all is responsible for setting and maintaining the product and program drumbeat that is critical to delivering 5-star products that are loved by consumers around the globe
- This role will lead a team of Program Managers that are deeply engrained within cross-functional project teams as owners of the global project schedule, thoughtful challengers, and master dot-connectors
- In addition to specifically owning some projects as a Program Manager, a main focus area of this role is also directly supporting the Vice President, Product Development as a strategic thought partner and “Chief of Staff” around project/team resources, capacity planning, roadmap planning, and more for the assigne
- Collaborate with the VP, Product Development and other key executive team members to determine and prioritize business strategies in areas such as:
- Project/team resources – be the gatekeeper, with a constant pulse on where there are organizational/cross-functional gaps or saturation, and make recommendations to ensure teams are set up for success
- Special initiative leadership – beyond creating and commercializing incredible products, the Product Development team is heavily involved in a variety of projects that involve many different areas of SharkNinja; you may be asked to lead or co-lead emerging initiatives to help the company achieve Breakthrough goals
- Roadmap planning – if the VP, Product Development is the CEO of the roadmap, you are the COO – ensuring that the roadmap is on track to be delivered through on-time product schedules, global market acceptance and PO issuance of products, and that forecasts are laddering up to revenue projections
- Continuous improvement - Identify ways to improve SharkNinja’s operational workflow, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and drive process improvement
- Actively lead, coach, and grow a team of program managers AND assigned set of projects through the following principles:
- Own, drive, and actively facilitate the interaction of cross-functional stakeholders to bring 5-star products to market – specifically through the development of globally aligned schedules, adherence to those schedules. You and your team of program managers should be SETTING THE DRUMBEAT
- Drive daily cadence for cross-functional progress, and actively seek out misalignment
- Ensure delivery of information by the commitment date
- Demand that the cross-functional team is focused on outcomes, not activities
- Constantly lead with a global-first mindset
- Constantly “look around the corner” for project, cost, technical, supply chain, and commercialization risks, and lead the way in developing mitigation plans to ensure products are delivered on time to their respective markets – drive PRODUCTIVE PARANOIA
- Ask the second, third, and fourth order questions
- Take a trust, but verify mindset to information that comes to you
- Take the stance of being the primary DOT CONNECTOR
- Ensure that program schedules are detailed, documented, accessible, and understood
- Partner with supply and demand planning partners to keep a constant pulse on product availability
- Regularly update SharkNinja senior leadership on status, with a bias toward seeking resolution to team swirl
- Be the most curious one on the project team – a trusted advisor who is always in the know
Our take
Consumer demand for new and better home appliances continues to grow. SharkNinja serves this demand by designing and manufacturing innovative home goods and devices. Specifically, it has a growing line of solutions that consist of Shark cleaning and home care products and Ninja kitchen appliances.
SharkNinja has been in operation since 1994, which is testament to the quality and popularity of its products. Since its initial launch in Canada, the company has expanded into the US and the UK. In 2017 SharkNinja was bought by CDH Private Equity for over $1.5 Billion, further proof of its impressive market value. Perhaps more evidence is that it brings in annual revenues of around $4B.
SharkNinja’s main challenge is facing down big-name competitors such as home appliance giant Dyson. In fact, through innovative design, it seized the market-leading spot in traditional vacuums from Dyson and is only second to iRobot in sales of robotic models. A 2023 IPO saw an extra $296 million in funding added to SharkNinja's pot and was followed by product launches in new sectors such as air conditioning and food cooling, indicating that the company is still full of new product ideas.
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Company benefits
- Employer paid group benefits including medical, dental, life insurance and more
- Competitive RRSP matching program
- 16 vacation days to start
- Paid sick days
- Paid volunteer and cultural days
- Employee & Family Assistance program
- An opportunity to accelerate your career with world class brands
- Continuous development and mentoring
- Opportunity to join various employee-based affinity groups
- Diverse, inclusive, and community-minded organization
- Wellness program offering free virtual fitness classes and a fitness reimbursement
- Employee product discounts
Company values
- Never be afraid to dream big
- Relentlessly innovate
- Obsess about customer satisfaction
- Build people up
- Seize opportunities - individually and collectively
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
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Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
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Diversity & Inclusion at SharkNinja
- At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Your role in Diversifying SharkNinja:
- As a corporate citizen, learn and support SharkNinja’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
- Explore SharkNinja’s DEI Groups or volunteer to serve on committees that organize diversity-related events and activities
- Participate in employee engagement surveys and respond as openly and honestly as possible
- Become culturally competent; take the time to learn about different cultures, races, religions, and backgrounds represented by your colleagues
- Ensure equitable experiences, strengthen inclusion acumen, and promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members
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