Manager, Product Development - Robots

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market. At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture and are looking for individuals who believe the best way to do their job hasn’t been invented yet. The Manager, Product Development role is responsible for owning the global roadmap from concept to shelf, partnering with nearly every team in the company to deliver products consumers love. This role leads a team of product developers building the next generation of Shark robots, one of the company's fastest-growing categories.

Requirements

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 executive leadership.
Strong project management skills; ability to prioritize well and keep multiple programs moving in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort with transparency and shifting priorities, and a genuine appetite to learn.

Responsibilities

Own new product development for 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, acting as the primary consumer advocate.
Set design targets for performance and user experience, and hold engineering, industrial design, and marketing accountable to them.
Partner with the Insights & Intelligence team on consumer testing and translate 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 organization and take on high-visibility 'breakthrough' initiatives that accelerate growth.