Program Manager - Treats
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager, Business Analyst
About the Role
A Shark Ninja Program Manager is a global leader for every project and program they manage, owning the overall success with a focus on scope, cost, and schedule. They operate with urgency, ensuring that scope creep, cost risks, and schedule slips are resolved. Our PMs serve as the glue that holds the team together, owning communication streams across all groups to mitigate risks and complete deliverables on time.
Senior Program Managers lead the organization through our unique Shark Ninja product development process. This role is best suited for a professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced product development environment, typically possessing a technical education and/or experience coupled with a business and customer‑first mindset.
Responsibilities- Own, drive, and actively facilitate the interaction of cross‑functional stakeholders—mechanical, software, app and system integration engineering, product development, marketing, consumer insights, supply chain, and factory operations—for successful releases, managing risks, schedule, cost and quality according to the roadmap.
- Accountable for delivering all program elements—including product performance KPIs, cost, and timeline—from product ideation to mass production and commercialization.
- Utilize metrics, KPIs, and data to drive decision‑making across cross‑functional teams.
- Identify program risks, develop mitigation/contingency plans, and track progress, pivoting when necessary to keep programs on track.
- Spot resource and knowledge gaps and take steps to highlight and remedy them.
- Act as General Manager for all New Product Development activities related to the assigned product line.
- Channel global information to local teams, acting as conduit to support the business.
- Degree in Engineering, related technical discipline, or significant product development program management experience within the consumer goods industry (highly desired).
- Advanced proficiency with MS Project (or similar), Excel, Jira, and Visio.
- 7+ years direct program management experience (Consumer Goods Industry preferred).
- Proven track record of managing several high‑visibility, technical, cross‑functional projects simultaneously.
- Fast learner capable of synthesizing ideas, information, and options into strategy, plan, or response, with strong executive presentation skills and a collaborative approach.
- Strong bias toward action and accountability.
- Program Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
- Six Sigma certification is a plus.
$93,800—$150,000 USD
Benefits- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts with company contribution
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching
- Employee stock purchase program
- Life, AD&D, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- Identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre‑paid legal insurance, and backup child and eldercare days
- Product discounts, referral bonus program, and additional perks
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation and local law. Shark Ninja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Shark Ninja People & Culture at
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