Senior Product Developer

Ninjakitchen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading product development company in the UK is looking for a Product Development Leader to drive innovation and manage teams. This role involves overseeing the product lifecycle from inception to launch, while championing consumer needs and ensuring product quality. Key qualifications include 7+ years in product development, strong leadership skills, and a consumer-first mindset. The company offers competitive health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase options

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in product development or related field, ideally within consumer goods.
• Proven experience hiring and managing teams.
• Confidence in managing up and communicating priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development from concept to mass production.
• Partner with leadership to define category strategies.
• Champion consumer needs and translate them into product specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Consumer-Centric Focus

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering

Job description

About Us

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.

Product Development at SharkNinja is where big ideas become category-defining products. We own the journey from first insight to consumer unboxing — always through the lens of the customer.

We are the product CEOs of the business. We partner relentlessly across Engineering, Design, Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial teams to bring bold innovation to market at speed, delivering 5-star experiences that delight consumers and drive growth.

Our team brings together diverse backgrounds — from product marketing and consumer insights to engineering and human factors — united by one belief:
great products win, and great teams build them.

What You’ll Do

As a leader in Product Development, you will own and shape the future of Ninja products — driving innovation, building teams, and delivering commercial impact.

You will:

• Lead new product development end-to-end, owning assigned products from early brainstorm through mass production — with full accountability for progress, outcomes, and execution excellence

• Partner closely with the Director / VP of Product Development to help define category strategy, set direction, and translate vision into winning product roadmaps

• Build, lead, and grow high-performing teams (from Intern to Manager level), providing clear direction, coaching, and accountability — and being recognised as a confident, people-first leader who navigates complexity, conflict, and resourcing with ease

• Champion the consumer voice, translating unmet needs, market white space, and breakthrough technologies into compelling product specifications

• Define user-relevant performance and experience targets, acting as the north star for cross-functional teams across Engineering, Industrial Design, and Marketing

• Partner with Insights & Intelligence to shape consumer testing strategies and continuously embed learnings into design iterations throughout development

• Collaborate with Testing and Quality teams to define and deliver robust quality and performance standards that underpin 5-star experiences

• Own product cost structure and commercial viability, driving reporting, cost optimisation, and sourcing strategy alongside Supply Chain and Merchandising partners

• Guide go-to-market execution, overseeing the creation of launch collateral, instructional materials, and consumer-facing specifications

• Ensure post-purchase excellence, supporting the development of troubleshooting guides and FAQs that reinforce SharkNinja’s commitment to the consumer

• Act as the product and category expert, serving as a trusted point of reference across the organisation

• Lead cross-functional breakthroughs that increase executive visibility, accelerate innovation, and create meaningful career growth opportunities

What You Bring

• 7+ years’ experience in product development, product marketing, marketing, human factors engineering, or a related field — ideally within consumer goods

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

• Proven experience hiring, leading, developing, and performance-managing teams

• A relentless consumer-first mindset when introducing new products or improving existing ones

• Confidence in managing up, clearly communicating priorities, and actively seeking feedback

• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence across highly cross-functional teams

• Exceptional communication skills — written, verbal, and presentation — with the ability to engage all levels, including senior leadership

• Strong project management capability, able to prioritise, multitask, and thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Curiosity, resilience, and a genuine desire to learn, grow, and push boundaries

• Comfort with transparency, change, and evolving priorities — always focused on learning and moving forward

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

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Life At SharkNinja

Outrageously Extraordinary

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