Spring 2027: Product Strategy & Development Co-Op (January to June)
About The Position
The Product Strategy & Development Co-op is part of SharkNinja’s Product Development organization, which leads the global product roadmap from concept to shelf with a consumer-first focus. The co-op works with senior leaders, product owners, and cross-functional teams to evaluate opportunities, support strategic decisions, and help bring new products and improvements to market. The role combines strategy and product development work. Strategy activities include researching category opportunities, analyzing competitors and markets, evaluating strategic options, quantifying value creation, building financial models and business plans, preparing executive reviews, and supporting partnership pursuits. Product activities include researching consumer needs, driving product improvements, contributing to product roadmaps and specifications, and assisting with development from ideation through launch. This co-op is for Spring 2027, from January to June. The hourly pay range is $26–$35. SharkNinja describes its culture as AI-native and encourages employees to experiment with new tools, including AI tools.
Requirements
- Be in the penultimate year of a degree in business administration, commerce, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, build financial models, use data to identify insights, and develop value-creating strategies.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, bring people together, gain internal buy-in, drive decisions, and deliver results.
- Ability to listen, learn, and communicate a compelling story clearly and simply.
- Comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and AI tools.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing and refining product strategies, facilitating cross-functional workshops, and supporting product launches.
- Chief of Staff experience, including handling ad hoc leadership requests, reporting, and preparing materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- Passion for consumer products and technology.
Responsibilities
- Identify new and emerging category opportunities and conduct research and analysis, including competitive benchmarking.
- Present recommendations to senior leadership.
- Define assessment approaches and evaluate strategic options for new product and market entry.
- Identify and quantify value creation opportunities, evaluate return on investment, and build financial models and business plans to gain buy-in.
- Prepare strategy reviews and decisions requiring alignment from the executive leadership team.
- Support partnership pursuits that advance new product development and the evolution of value propositions.
- Identify and drive product improvements and optimizations, conduct user research, and work with Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and other teams to roll out enhancements.
- Partner with Product Development and wider-business leaders to develop short- and long-term strategic plans and roadmaps.
- Assist with new product development from ideation through product launch.
- Help define, develop, and iterate product specifications by connecting consumer needs, market white space, and product technologies.
- Work with senior leaders, product owners, and cross-functional teams to evaluate and execute new opportunities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
- Sick time
- Company holidays
- Employee product discount
- Product testing opportunities
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Employee stock purchase options
- Wellness programs
- Learning Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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