Project Manager, Partnerships - Asset Development & Operations

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager, Partnerships - Asset Development & Operations is responsible for leading the end-to-end development, production, and operational execution of marketing assets across SharkNinja. This role sits at the intersection of creative production and project management, ensuring assets are strategically aligned, operationally sound, and delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest quality. Acting as a central connector across MKT/IMC, Creative, Social, Media, Partnerships, and Operations teams, this role owns the systems, workflows, and day-to-day execution that bring assets to life. The ideal candidate is equal parts producer and project manager: highly organized, detail-obsessed, calm under pressure, and fluent in creative processes. This role is on site 3x a week in Needham MA HQ

Requirements

Strong project management and production expertise within creative or marketing environments
Deep understanding of asset development workflows across channels (social, digital, paid media, retail, experiential, etc.)
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously
Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills
Comfort navigating ambiguity and fast-paced environments
Creative sensibility paired with operational discipline
6+ years of experience in creative production, project management, marketing operations, or related fields
Proven experience managing asset development from concept through delivery
Experience working closely with in-house creative teams and external agencies or production partners
Familiarity with usage rights, production specs, and approval processes

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting global or multi-market campaigns preferred

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end asset development and operations across marketing initiatives, from briefing through final delivery and distribution
Manage asset timelines, scopes, and production plans, ensuring alignment with campaign calendars, product launches, and business priorities
Serve as the primary operational lead for asset development, coordinating across Creative, MKT/IMC, Social, Media, Partnerships, Legal, and external vendors
Oversee creative production workflows, including briefing, reviews, approvals, versioning, and final handoff
Manage production logistics and details, including usage rights, deliverables, specs, adaptations, and regional needs
Partner closely with Creative/IMC teams to ensure work is on-brand, strategically sound, and executionally feasible
Maintain and evolve systems, trackers, and documentation to ensure visibility, efficiency, and scalability
Anticipate risks and resolve issues proactively, balancing creative ambition with timelines, budgets, and operational constraints
Support asset performance tracking and post-launch reviews, capturing learnings to improve future asset development
Ensure global consistency with local flexibility, enabling efficient localization while maintaining creative integrity