Program Manager - Kitchenware

About Us

Shark Ninja 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 Shark Ninja 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.

Program Managers at Shark Ninja assist in owning the entire New Product Development (NPD) process from concept to shelf for our Shark and Ninja Brands. They deliver sustainable, best in class product development thinking, governance, and process to enable the organization to execute the program portfolio flawlessly. Associate Program Managers work cross‑functionally, providing exposure and visibility on a global scale acting in a general manager capacity.

Program Managers lead via influence and are responsible for establishing and driving timelines and resources to develop, manufacture, and bring products to market with high speed and efficiency, ensuring a 5‑star quality experience and high sales.

• Drive and facilitate the interaction of cross‑functional stakeholders to bring products to market, including managing risks and schedule.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure that the go‑to‑market strategy will provide high sales rates.
• Accountable to deliver all elements of the program, from product ideation to end‑of‑life.
• Use KPIs and data to drive decision‑making across the cross‑functional teams.
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation/contingency plans, and track progress.
• Spot resource and knowledge gaps and take steps necessary to highlight and remediate them.
• Channel global information to local teams, acting as a conduit to support the business.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical, engineering, or business management field (highly desired).
• 3–4+ years of direct program management experience.
• Experience in new product development or program management, preferably in the consumer goods industry.
• Assertive, confident, and capable.
• Ability to cultivate and lead a high‑performing team that delivers results.
• Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills; experienced addressing C‑Suite, peer functional groups, suppliers, and customer audiences.
• Cross‑functional leadership skills.
• Strong bias to action and accountability.
• Intermediate/working level skills with MS Project (or similar), Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• High energy, with a positive attitude.
• Detail oriented.
• Presentation skills – proficient with PowerPoint and comfortable developing and presenting to large groups, including executive management either in person or over MS Teams.

The annual salary range for this position is $75,000 – $149,500 USD, with factors such as geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications affecting starting pay.

Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short‑term disability insurance, long‑term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre‑paid legal insurance, backup child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.

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