Program Manager - APAC

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

12h

About The Position

SharkNinja is seeking a Program Manager to lead cross-functional product development programs across APAC. Program Managers establish and drive timelines and resources to develop, manufacture, and bring products to market with speed and efficiency, while delivering a high-quality consumer experience and strong sales outcomes. The role spans the full program lifecycle, from product ideation through end-of-life, and requires a global perspective and the ability to lead through influence. The Program Manager owns overall program success, with a focus on scope, cost, and schedule. Acting as the communication hub across teams, this individual works to mitigate risks, keep deliverables on track, identify and address resource or knowledge gaps, and escalate scope, cost, or schedule concerns to senior management while driving solutions. The role is an individual-contributor position for someone experienced in dynamic, fast-paced product development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical/engineering or business management field is highly desired.
3–4+ years of direct program management experience.
Assertive, confident, and capable.
Ability to cultivate and lead a high-performing team that delivers results.
Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills, including experience addressing C-suite leaders, peer functional groups, suppliers, and customers.
Cross-functional leadership skills.
Strong bias to action and accountability.
Intermediate or working-level skills with MS Project or similar, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
High energy and a positive attitude.
Detail-oriented.
Proficient in PowerPoint and comfortable developing and presenting to large groups, including executive management, in person or over MS Teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in new product development or program management; consumer goods industry experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive and facilitate interaction among cross-functional stakeholders to bring products to market, managing risks and schedules.
Collaborate with teams to ensure the go-to-market strategy supports a high rate of sales.
Deliver all elements of programs from product ideation through end-of-life.
Use KPIs and data to support decision-making across cross-functional teams.
Identify program risks, develop mitigation and contingency plans, and track progress.
Identify resource and knowledge gaps and take steps to highlight or remedy them.
Channel global information to local teams and act as a conduit to support the business.
Own program communication across groups, escalating scope, cost, or schedule risks and driving resolutions.