Senior Technical Program Manager — Global Cross-Functional Lead

SharkNinja, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase options

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Learning & development programs

Job summary

SharkNinja is seeking a self-motivated Senior Manager, Technical Project Management (ITPM) to join the Engineering Team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. In this role you will align project direction with senior stakeholders and act as a strategic partner to Design and Engineering leadership, delivering new products to market.

You will mentor project managers, shape processes, and present updates to executives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in project management, with progression into senior roles.
• Proven experience managing a portfolio of projects and mentoring other project managers.
• Hands-on senior leadership approach, able to set direction while still getting into detail.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with gravitas to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in plastics or consumer products is preferred.
• Experience presenting to senior stakeholders and board exposure essential.
• Experience in fast-paced environments and leading others through ambiguity.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes; SolidWorks or CREO preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and direction on Engineering tasks, deliverables, and cross functional priorities.
• Own delivery of 5 star products to market (best in class products).
• Ensure global teams are aligned on project direction (the right product).
• Ensure project schedules are up to date, progressing to plan, and meeting retailer requirements (on time).
• Ensure global teams and senior stakeholders have full transparency on project status and key issues and risks.
• Lead and drive senior project reviews, steering committees, and cross functional governance forums.
• Set up, track, and continuously improve project plans and processes across the portfolio.
• Track and upscale technical issues through JIRA, ensuring timely resolution and clear ownership.
• Own day to day activities related to legacy products and prepare and present updates for executive and board level reviews.
• Mentor and provide guidance to project managers and junior TPMs, raising the capability of the wider team.
• Identify risks and opportunities across the project portfolio and advise senior leadership on trade offs and mitigation plans.

Skills

Leadership

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Tools

JIRA

SolidWorks

CREO

Microsoft Office

Job description

SharkNinja is seeking a self-motivated Senior Manager, Technical Project Management (ITPM) to join the Engineering Team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. In this role you will align project direction with senior stakeholders and act as a strategic partner to Design and Engineering leadership, delivering new products to market.

You will mentor project managers, shape processes, and present updates to executives.