Manager, Talent Acceleration / Talent Development

Sharkninjaoperatingllc; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 152,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase program

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Product discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

SharkNinja, headquartered in Needham, MA, is seeking a Manager, Talent Acceleration (tX) / Talent Development for North America. You will lead design and delivery of talent solutions spanning diagnosis to measurable impact, partnering with senior leaders and HRBPs.

The role emphasizes scaling programs regionally, AI-enabled learning, data-driven evaluation, and a hands-on, outcome-focused approach in a fast‑growth consumer products company.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in talent management, learning & development, or organizational development, with a track record of solving problems end‑to‑end.
• Experience leading program design, ideally within a high‑growth, global consumer products or technology company.
• A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s in OD, I/O Psychology, Adult Learning, or a related field is preferred.
• AI‑fluent—this is a must. You actively use AI in your own work and bring fluency in AI‑enabled learning tools to design and delivery.
• Strong relationship builder—building trust quickly and driving impact across functions, combining relationship instincts with a results orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous business priorities into structured, scalable talent solutions, and to influence stakeholders across functions and regions without formal authority.
• Data‑fluent—comfortable defining success metrics, analyzing program effectiveness, and presenting insights to senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of talent and organizational development solutions—from scoping through execution, measurement, and iteration.
• Act as a thought partner to HRBPs and business leaders, connecting capability gaps to actionable development solutions and shaping the talent agenda for the region.
• Partner with regional tX teams to build programs once and localize them rather than reinventing per region, contributing to shared design and delivery standards.
• Drive adoption and engagement through rigorous, data‑ and evidence‑based program design—ensuring initiatives deliver measurable impact.
• Support cross‑functional alignment across tX priorities—keeping initiatives moving quickly and stakeholders engaged.
• Manage a portfolio of concurrent talent initiatives, clarifying priorities, sequencing trade‑offs, and proactively surfacing risks and recommendations.
• Prepare and present talent insights, program proposals, and initiative updates to senior leadership—communicating with clarity and confidence at the Director and VP level.
• Flex to where the business needs you; no task is too big or too small. You’ll roll up your sleeves on details and step back to shape strategy, depending on what the moment calls for.

Skills

Talent management

Learning & development

Organizational development

Program design

AI fluency

Change management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in OD/I/O Psychology/Adult Learning or related

Job description

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company that delivers 5‑star rated lifestyle solutions around the world. Powered by two trusted global brands, Shark and Ninja, we have a proven track record in bringing disruptive innovation to market, entering multiple product categories, and driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, we employ more than 4,100 associates and sell our products through key retailers, online, offline, and distributors worldwide.

AI at SharkNinja

We’re building an AI‑native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continually 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.

About the Role

As a Manager, Talent Acceleration (tX) / Talent Development for North America, you will drive initiatives that build organizational and leadership capabilities and accelerate performance across the region. This is a strategic individual‑contributor role that translates business priorities into integrated talent solutions—from diagnosis to design to measurable impact.

You will partner with senior leaders and HRBPs as a design partner for the region, shaping how we develop talent at scale, contributing to design and delivery standards, and ensuring initiatives reach the finish line. The role requires a strategic thinker who brings clarity to ambiguous environments and holds themselves accountable to measurable outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and delivery of talent and organizational development solutions—scoping through execution, measurement, and iteration.
• Act as a thought partner to HRBPs and business leaders, connecting capability gaps to actionable development solutions and shaping the talent agenda for the region.
• Partner with regional tX teams to build programs once and localize them rather than reinventing per region, contributing to shared design and delivery standards.
• Drive adoption and engagement through rigorous, data‑ and evidence‑based program design—ensuring initiatives deliver measurable impact.
• Support cross‑functional alignment across tX priorities—keeping initiatives moving quickly and stakeholders engaged.
• Manage a portfolio of concurrent talent initiatives, clarifying priorities, sequencing trade‑offs, and proactively surfacing risks and recommendations.
• Prepare and present talent insights, program proposals, and initiative updates to senior leadership—communicating with clarity and confidence at the Director and VP level.
• Flex to where the business needs you; no task is too big or too small. You’ll roll up your sleeves on details and step back to shape strategy, depending on what the moment calls for.

What You’ll Bring / Who You Are

• 5–8 years of experience in talent management, learning & development, or organizational development, with a track record of solving problems end‑to‑end.
• Experience leading program design, ideally within a high‑growth, global consumer products or technology company.
• A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s in OD, I/O Psychology, Adult Learning, or a related field is preferred.
• AI‑fluent—this is a must. You actively use AI in your own work and bring fluency in AI‑enabled learning tools to design and delivery.
• Highly agile with a can‑do attitude—no task is too big or too small, and you can flex based on what the business needs.
• Strong relationship builder—building trust quickly and driving impact across functions, combining relationship instincts with a results orientation.
• Strong design instincts and solid grounding in instructional and learning experience design—building frameworks that scale, not one‑off solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous business priorities into structured, scalable talent solutions, and to influence stakeholders across functions and regions without formal authority.
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, high‑growth build‑phase environments—balancing strategic thinking with disciplined execution and a bias toward outcomes over activity.
• Experience applying change‑management principles to drive adoption—understanding that a great program nobody uses is not a success.
• Data‑fluent—comfortable defining success metrics, analyzing program effectiveness, and presenting insights to senior audiences.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay 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

$125,000 – $152,700 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.

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. Together, we’ll disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja, diversity, equity, and inclusion are vital to our global success. We value each unique voice and blend all of our diverse skills to strengthen our 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 community, we aim to make equity a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice

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We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation or local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at [e-mail].