Program Manager - Skincare

SharkNinja; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

SharkNinja in Needham, MA is seeking an experienced Program Manager for skincare to own the end-to-end New Product Development process, from concept through shelf. You will lead cross-functional teams—from formulation to regulatory and supply chain—to deliver fast, high-quality launches with a superior consumer experience.

This role requires managing timelines, budgets, and resources, escalating risks to senior leadership, and ensuring regulatory compliance and strong go-to-market strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, cosmetic science, engineering, or business management highly desired.
• 3-4+ years direct program management experience within consumer product development.
• Experience leading programs in skincare, beauty, cosmetics, or personal care consumer products strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of cosmetic formulation, packaging components, and skincare regulatory and claims requirements.
• Able to cultivate and lead a high-performing team that delivers results.
• Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills; experienced addressing C-Suite, peer functional groups, suppliers, and retail customer audiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive and facilitate cross-functional stakeholders (formulation/R&D, packaging, regulatory, quality, marketing, supply chain, and contract manufacturers) to bring skincare products to market, including managing risks and schedule
• Collaborate with teams to ensure the go-to-market strategy delivers a high rate of sales across retail and digital channels
• Accountable for delivering all elements of the program, from product ideation to end-of-life
• Coordinate formulation, stability, safety, and efficacy testing milestones, and ensure claims and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA cosmetic regulations, MoCRA) are met before launch
• Make use of KPIs and data to drive decision making across cross-functional teams
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation and contingency plans, and track progress
• Spot resource and knowledge gaps and take the steps necessary to highlight and remedy them
• Channel global information to local teams and act as a conduit to support the business

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Skincare knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeople’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than4,100associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

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.

Program Managers at SharkNinja own the entire New Product Development (NPD) process for our Skincare team, from concept to shelf. Program Managers deliver sustainable, best-in-class product development thinking, governance, and process to enable the organization to execute the skincare program portfolio flawlessly. Associate Program Managers work cross-functionally, providing exposure and visibility on a global scale while acting in a general manager capacity. Program Managers lead via influence and are responsible for establishing and driving timelines and resources to develop, manufacture, and launch skincare products with a high degree of speed and efficiency, ensuring a 5-star consumer experience in efficacy, sensory, safety, and quality, and a high rate of sales.

A SharkNinja Skincare Program Manager thinks, acts, and leads their programs like a global leader for every project they manage, and owns the overall success of the program with a steady focus on Scope, Cost, and Schedule. They are the glue that holds the team together by owning communication streams across all groups to ensure risks are mitigated and deliverables are completed on time. They operate with urgency, ensuring that scope creep, cost risks, and schedule slips are escalated to senior management in parallel with driving resolutions.

Program Managers are individual contributors, leading the organization through our SharkNinja product development process for skincare. This role is best suited for a professional who thrives in, and has demonstrated success in, a dynamic, fast-paced product development environment.

Responsibilities:

• Drive and facilitate cross-functional stakeholders (formulation/R&D, packaging, regulatory, quality, marketing, supply chain, and contract manufacturers) to bring skincare products to market, including managing risks and schedule
• Collaborate with teams to ensure the go-to-market strategy delivers a high rate of sales across retail and digital channels
• Accountable for delivering all elements of the program, from product ideation to end-of-life
• Coordinate formulation, stability, safety, and efficacy testing milestones, and ensure claims and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA cosmetic regulations, MoCRA) are met before launch
• Make use of KPIs and data to drive decision making across cross-functional teams
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation and contingency plans, and track progress
• Spot resource and knowledge gaps and take the steps necessary to highlight and remedy them
• Channel global information to local teams and act as a conduit to support the business

Requirements & Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, cosmetic science, engineering, or business management highly desired
• 3-4+ years direct program management experience within consumer product development
• Experience leading programs in skincare, beauty, cosmetics, or personal care consumer products strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of cosmetic formulation, packaging components, and skincare regulatory and claims requirements
• Able to cultivate and lead a high-performing team that delivers results
• Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills; experienced addressing C-Suite, peer functional groups, suppliers, and retail customer audiences
• Cross-functional leadership skills
• Strong bias to action and accountability
• Intermediate/working-level skills with MS Project (or similar), Excel, PPT, and Visio
• High energy, with a positive attitude
• Detail oriented
• Presentation skills: must be proficient with PowerPoint and comfortable developing and presenting to large groups, including executive management, in person or over MS Teams

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

$75,000 - $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.

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, and 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]