Senior Director Product Development - Connectivity

SharkNinja

About The Position

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. Role Overview The Sr Director – PD-Tech of SharkNinja Connectivity Products is a senior category leader responsible for driving a cross-functional team to achieve consumer satisfaction, revenue, and profitability targets for the robotics and connected products category. Reporting directly to the SVP, this leader will deliver 5-star products to market and collaborate on business and go-to-market strategy with key partners across the organization.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in product development, product marketing, engineering, or related fields, preferably within consumer robotics or connected products.
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Proven experience hiring, managing, and leading teams with varying levels of professional experience.
A consumer-first mindset for introducing new products/processes and improving existing ones.
Strong ability to “manage up,” communicate priorities, and seek feedback from leadership.
Relationship-building skills across multi-functional teams and excellent interpersonal abilities.
Highly effective communication skills—both written and verbal, including presenting to 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 dynamic, innovative environment.
Ability to embrace transparency, adapt to shifting priorities, and focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of successful, profitable programs for SharkNinja Connected Products category, ensuring continued growth and innovation in the product portfolio.
Oversee new product development from ideation through mass production, partnering with the SVP to define the strategic roadmap and direction for the category.
Manage, mentor, and grow team members (from Intern to Director level), providing guidance, ensuring product success, supporting professional advancement, and holding the team accountable for their deliverables.
Serve as an expert people manager, adept at navigating people, conflict, and resource management.
Drive the definition and development of product specifications, integrating consumer needs, market opportunities, and cutting-edge technologies as the primary consumer advocate.
Steer the development of user-relevant design targets for product performance and user experience, championing these targets across engineering, design, and marketing teams.
Partner with Consumer Insights to develop testing objectives and incorporate consumer feedback into product specifications and design iterations.
Collaborate with testing and quality teams to define and manage quality and performance testing procedures for robotics and connected products.
Manage product cost structure, reporting, and cost rationalization, working with supply chain, merchandising, and planning teams on sourcing strategies.
Provide oversight for go-to-market collateral, including instructional materials and consumer-facing product specifications.
Oversee the development of product troubleshooting guides and FAQs to support a 5-star consumer experience post-purchase.
Act as the category expert for cross-functional team questions and concerns.
Lead high-visibility, cross-functional breakthrough initiatives that accelerate business impact and career growth.