SharkNinja
Vice President New Product Development - Coffee & Kitchenware
SharkNinja, Needham Heights, Massachusetts, us, 02494
Overview
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions. Powered by two trusted brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600 associates, SharkNinja's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. The Product Development organization drives the global product roadmap from concept to shelf through the consumer lens. We are the “product CEOs” and partner cross-functionally to drive high customer satisfaction and business results. We come from diverse professional and educational backgrounds, but share a common goal: delivering a 5-star experience for every customer on every product. The Vice President of Product Development will lead a cross-functional team to achieve consumer satisfaction, revenue, and profitability targets, delivering 5-star products to market while collaborating on business and go-to-market strategies with key partners across the organization. Responsibilities
Drive the SharkNinja business with the development of successful and profitable programs for a full product category, leading new product development from brainstorm through mass production and partnering with the EVP to define the category roadmap. You are responsible and accountable for progressing, reporting on, and actioning your team’s deliverables. Lead, manage, and grow team members (from Intern to Manager), guiding their projects, ensuring product success, supporting professional advancement, and holding them accountable to their responsibilities. You will be viewed as an expert people manager who can navigate people, conflict, and resource management. Identify emerging trends and consumer preferences to drive innovations aligned with market needs. Guide user-relevant design targets for product performance and user experience, and communicate these targets to engineers, designers, and marketers. Partner with Consumer Insights to develop testing objectives and integrate consumer feedback into specifications and design iterations. Collaborate with testing and quality teams to define and manage quality and performance testing procedures. Manage product cost structure and reporting; work with supply chain, merchandising, and supply planning on sourcing strategy recommendations. Provide direction for go-to-market collateral, including instructional materials and consumer-facing product specifications. Guide the development of product troubleshooting and FAQs to maintain a 5-star post-purchase experience. Act as the product and/or category expert for cross-functional teams and lead larger cross-functional initiatives to increase executive visibility and accelerate growth. Qualifications
10+ years in product development, product marketing, marketing, human factors engineering, or related field; 5+ years leading product development in consumer products, preferably at a consumer goods company. Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering, or related fields. Experience hiring, managing, leading, and setting goals with diverse team members. Customer-focused perspective with a strong ability to communicate priorities and seek feedback. Strong relationship-building skills across multi-functional teams and excellent interpersonal abilities. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to all management levels including executive leadership. Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment. Desire to learn and grow in a fast-moving, collaborative environment. Adaptability to shifting priorities while maintaining a forward-looking focus. Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we strive for excellence and embrace an Outrageously Extraordinary mindset that drives us to tackle the impossible and deliver results. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be at home here. What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, product discounts, and growth opportunities through high-impact learning programs. When you join, you become part of an outrageously extraordinary community, with a mission to disrupt markets through innovation. Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
SharkNinja is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse voices and strive to create an inclusive workplace. 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 protected class. Reasonable accommodations are available consistent with applicable law. For accommodation requests, contact SharkNinja People & Culture. Privacy and Candidate Information
We may collect information as part of our recruitment process and for our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Our candidate privacy notice explains how data is used and how you can exercise your data rights. If you have questions about data handling, please contact our recruitment team.
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SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions. Powered by two trusted brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600 associates, SharkNinja's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. The Product Development organization drives the global product roadmap from concept to shelf through the consumer lens. We are the “product CEOs” and partner cross-functionally to drive high customer satisfaction and business results. We come from diverse professional and educational backgrounds, but share a common goal: delivering a 5-star experience for every customer on every product. The Vice President of Product Development will lead a cross-functional team to achieve consumer satisfaction, revenue, and profitability targets, delivering 5-star products to market while collaborating on business and go-to-market strategies with key partners across the organization. Responsibilities
Drive the SharkNinja business with the development of successful and profitable programs for a full product category, leading new product development from brainstorm through mass production and partnering with the EVP to define the category roadmap. You are responsible and accountable for progressing, reporting on, and actioning your team’s deliverables. Lead, manage, and grow team members (from Intern to Manager), guiding their projects, ensuring product success, supporting professional advancement, and holding them accountable to their responsibilities. You will be viewed as an expert people manager who can navigate people, conflict, and resource management. Identify emerging trends and consumer preferences to drive innovations aligned with market needs. Guide user-relevant design targets for product performance and user experience, and communicate these targets to engineers, designers, and marketers. Partner with Consumer Insights to develop testing objectives and integrate consumer feedback into specifications and design iterations. Collaborate with testing and quality teams to define and manage quality and performance testing procedures. Manage product cost structure and reporting; work with supply chain, merchandising, and supply planning on sourcing strategy recommendations. Provide direction for go-to-market collateral, including instructional materials and consumer-facing product specifications. Guide the development of product troubleshooting and FAQs to maintain a 5-star post-purchase experience. Act as the product and/or category expert for cross-functional teams and lead larger cross-functional initiatives to increase executive visibility and accelerate growth. Qualifications
10+ years in product development, product marketing, marketing, human factors engineering, or related field; 5+ years leading product development in consumer products, preferably at a consumer goods company. Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering, or related fields. Experience hiring, managing, leading, and setting goals with diverse team members. Customer-focused perspective with a strong ability to communicate priorities and seek feedback. Strong relationship-building skills across multi-functional teams and excellent interpersonal abilities. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to all management levels including executive leadership. Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment. Desire to learn and grow in a fast-moving, collaborative environment. Adaptability to shifting priorities while maintaining a forward-looking focus. Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we strive for excellence and embrace an Outrageously Extraordinary mindset that drives us to tackle the impossible and deliver results. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be at home here. What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, product discounts, and growth opportunities through high-impact learning programs. When you join, you become part of an outrageously extraordinary community, with a mission to disrupt markets through innovation. Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
SharkNinja is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse voices and strive to create an inclusive workplace. 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 protected class. Reasonable accommodations are available consistent with applicable law. For accommodation requests, contact SharkNinja People & Culture. Privacy and Candidate Information
We may collect information as part of our recruitment process and for our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Our candidate privacy notice explains how data is used and how you can exercise your data rights. If you have questions about data handling, please contact our recruitment team.
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