Manager, Product Development - Robots

Socket.dev; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Employee stock purchase program

Generous paid time off

Job summary

SharkNinja is seeking a Manager, Product Development — Shark Robots in Needham, MA (onsite). You will lead a team responsible for the next generation of Shark robots, owning the global roadmap from concept to shelf and partnering with multiple teams to deliver 5-star experiences.

You will define specs, set performance targets, and collaborate with engineering, marketing, and supply chain to bring products to market. A strong consumer-first mindset and 5+ years in related roles are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product development, product marketing, human factors, or related field; consumer goods preferred.
• Experience hiring, managing, and setting goals for a team.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in business, marketing, management, or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Own new product development from brainstorm to mass production and shape category direction.
• Lead, coach, and grow a team of product developers; set goals and career paths.
• Define product specs at the intersection of consumer needs, market gaps, and flagship technology.
• Set design targets for performance and user experience; guide cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Insights & Intelligence for consumer testing and iterate designs.
• Collaborate with testing/quality teams to define performance standards.
• Shape cost structure and sourcing strategy with supply chain and planning.
• Develop go-to-market collateral and post-purchase support content.
• Serve as category expert and drive high-visibility initiatives.

Skills

Product development

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Consumer-first mindset

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

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 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

Manager, Product Development — Shark Robots

Needham, MA (onsite)

At SharkNinja, Product Development are the "product CEOs." We own the global roadmap from concept to shelf, partnering with nearly every team in the company to deliver products consumers love. We come from product marketing, engineering, human factors, and design — united by one standard: a 5-star experience on every product we launch.

In this role you'll lead a team of product developers building the next generation of Shark robots, one of our fastest-growing categories.

What you'll do

• Own new product development for your assigned products from brainstorm through mass production — and partner with leadership to shape the broader category direction.
• Lead, coach, and grow a team of product developers: set goals, hold the bar, and build careers.
• Define product specs at the intersection of consumer needs, market white space, and flagship technology — as the primary consumer advocate in the room.
• Set design targets for performance and user experience, and hold engineering, industrial design, and marketing to them.
• Partner with our Insights & Intelligence team on consumer testing, and turn that feedback into design iterations.
• Work with testing and quality teams to define performance and quality standards.
• Manage cost structure and rationalization, and shape sourcing strategy with supply chain, merchandising, and planning.
• Guide go-to-market collateral, instructional materials, and post-purchase troubleshooting/FAQ content.
• Serve as the category expert for the cross-functional org — and take on high-visibility "breakthrough" initiatives that accelerate your growth.

What you bring

• 5+ years in product development, product marketing, human factors, or a related field — consumer goods preferred.
• Experience hiring, managing, and setting goals for a team.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in business, marketing, management, or engineering.
• A relentlessly consumer-first instinct.
• Standout communication: crisp writing, efficient problem-solving conversations, and presentations that hold up in front of our executive leadership team.
• Strong project management — you prioritize well and keep multiple programs moving in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with transparency and shifting priorities, and a genuine appetite to learn.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.

Pay Range

$90,000—$125,000 USD

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.

Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary

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