Senior Manager - Quality Programs

Ninjakitchen; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 112,500 - 172,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Generous paid time off

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

A global product design and technology company in Needham seeks a Senior Manager of Quality Programs to oversee enterprise-wide quality initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess at least 8 years of experience in quality or operations management and have strong leadership skills. This role involves collaborating with R&D, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to ensure product quality standards are met. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in quality, operations, or program management.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional quality programs.
• Strong knowledge of CAPA, risk management, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead enterprise-wide quality programs.
• Partner with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, and regulatory teams.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet internal standards and consumer expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Operations, or related field

Job description

About Us

SharkNinja 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 than4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

The Senior Manager of Quality Programs is responsible for designing, leading, and scaling quality programs across the product lifecycle—from design and supplier onboarding through manufacturing, market release, and post-market surveillance. This role partners closely with R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to ensure quality is embedded into processes, not inspected in after the fact.

This leader will manage complex, cross-functional programs, translate quality strategy into execution, and drive measurable improvements in product performance, compliance, and consumer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Program Leadership

• Own and lead enterprise-wide quality programs (e.g., risk management, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), supplier quality, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives).
• Translate quality strategy into scalable programs, tools, and governance models.
• Establish clear KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to monitor program effectiveness and drive accountability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Customer Experience teams to embed quality requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Influence senior stakeholders to align on quality priorities, trade-offs, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Act as a key quality voice in product development, change management, and escalation forums.

Supplier & Manufacturing Quality

• Support and oversee supplier quality programs, including qualification, performance monitoring, audits, and issue resolution.
• Drive root cause analysis and systemic corrective actions for internal and external quality issues.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet internal standards, regulatory requirements, and consumer expectations.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure alignment with applicable quality standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, FDA, regional compliance as applicable).
• Lead quality risk assessments and ensure proactive mitigation strategies are in place.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely, effective follow-up actions.

People & Capability Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop quality program managers or cross-functional team members.
• Build quality capability across the organization through training, standard work, and best-practice sharing.
• Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and consumer-first thinking.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Operations, or a related field.
• 8–12+ years of experience in quality, operations, or program management within consumer goods, manufacturing, or a regulated product environment.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional quality programs.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, CAPA, risk management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influence skills.

Preferred

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• Quality certifications (e.g., ASQ, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lead Auditor).
• Experience working with global suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Demonstrated success driving cultural change around quality.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
• Data-driven problem solver
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-paced environments
• Strong business judgment and consumer mindset
• Collaborative, credible, and confident leader

What Success Looks Like

• Quality programs are scalable, measurable, and consistently executed across the organization.
• Product quality issues are identified earlier and resolved faster with fewer consumer impacts.
• Cross-functional teams view Quality as a strategic partner, not a gatekeeper.
• Continuous improvement is embedded into daily ways of working.

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

$112,500 — $172,500 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 together, 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.

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Life At SharkNinja

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