Global NPD Program Manager – AI‑Driven Growth Lead

SharkNinja, Inc.; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase program

Life insurance

Parental leave

Generous paid time off

Job summary

SharkNinja, Inc. in Needham, Massachusetts is seeking a Program Manager to own the New Product Development process from concept through to shelf for the Shark and Ninja brands.

You’ll lead cross‑functional teams, manage timelines and resources, and drive fast, high‑quality product launches. The role requires strong communication, risk management, and data‑driven decision making, with a focus on scope, cost, and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical/engineering or business management is highly desirable.
• 3–4+ years direct program management experience.
• Experience in new product development or program management; consumer goods preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to engage with executives.

Responsibilities

• Drives and actively facilitate interaction of cross‑functional stakeholders to bring products to market, including managing risks and schedule.
• Collaborates with teams to ensure go‑to‑market strategy achieves high sales.
• Delivers all elements of the program from ideation to end‑of‑life.
• Uses KPIs and data to drive decisions across cross‑functional teams.
• Identifies risks, develops mitigations and tracks progress.
• Spotlights resource and knowledge gaps and takes corrective steps.
• Channels global information to local teams and supports the business.
• Acts as conduit to senior management for escalation and resolution.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in technical/engineering or business management

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

SharkNinja, Inc. in Needham, Massachusetts is seeking a Program Manager to own the New Product Development process from concept through to shelf for the Shark and Ninja brands.

You’ll lead cross‑functional teams, manage timelines and resources, and drive fast, high‑quality product launches. The role requires strong communication, risk management, and data‑driven decision making, with a focus on scope, cost, and schedule.