Global NPD Program Manager: Cross-Functional Leader

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

Job summary

SharkNinja in Needham, MA, is seeking a Program Manager to own the New Product Development process for Shark and Ninja brands. Lead cross-functional teams from concept to shelf with speed and quality.

You will manage scope, cost, and schedule, mitigate risks, and communicate with executives. The role demands 3–4+ years PM experience in consumer goods, plus strong presentation and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering or business management is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; experience addressing C-suite and peers.
• 3–4+ years direct Program Management experience.
• Consumer goods/new product development experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives and facilitates cross-functional stakeholder interaction to bring products to market, including managing risks and schedule.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure go-to-market strategy yields high sales.
• Accountable to deliver all elements of the program, from product ideation to end-of-life.
• Make use of KPI’s and data to drive decision making across the cross-functional teams.
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation/contingency and track progress.
• Spot resource and knowledge gaps and take steps necessary to highlight/remedy.
• Channel global information to local teams, act as conduit to support the business.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Bias to action

Detail oriented

Leadership ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering or business management

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

SharkNinja in Needham, MA, is seeking a Program Manager to own the New Product Development process for Shark and Ninja brands. Lead cross-functional teams from concept to shelf with speed and quality.

You will manage scope, cost, and schedule, mitigate risks, and communicate with executives. The role demands 3–4+ years PM experience in consumer goods, plus strong presentation and leadership skills.