Spring 2027:Technical Project Management Co-op (January to June)

SharkNinja; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Product discounts

Employee stock purchase option

Job summary

SharkNinja is seeking a Spring 2027 Technical Project Management Co-op in Needham, MA. This full-time on-site role supports the Robotics team with firmware releases, beta testing, and data analysis, partnering with engineering, quality, product, and operations to translate requirements into actionable plans.

You’ll use Jira/Confluence, develop dashboards, and create updates for leadership. The program emphasizes hands-on project execution in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, with growth

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program or within 1 year of graduation.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data visualization and dashboard tools (Power BI, QuickSight).
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end program planning with defined scope, timelines, milestones, and dependencies.
• Use Jira/Confluence to manage workflows and documentation.
• Coordinate testing operations, participant communications, and feedback.
• Collaborate across hardware, firmware, software, and data teams.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track program health and risks.
• Prepare clear program updates and executive-ready presentations.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and speed.
• Support issue tracking and resolution across teams.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization

Power BI

Amazon QuickSight

Jira

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's student or within 1 year of graduation

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Power BI

Amazon QuickSight

Job description

Spring 2027:Technical Project Management Co-op (January to June)

About Us

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 allowedSharkNinja to 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.

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum of 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you’re in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next - fast.

This role: The Technical Project Management Co-op will support the Robotics team in firmware releases coordination, beta testing operations, and program data analysis. This role focuses on driving alignment, tracking execution, and ensuring visibility across interconnected workstreams in a fast-paced, global environment. You will partner with engineering, quality, product, and operations teams to help translate technical requirements into actionable plans, maintain program structure, and enable teams to deliver on time. You will also help organize tester feedback, coordinate issue follow-up, and turn technical and testing data into clear, actionable updates. The right individual will bring a strong “can do” mindset, thrive in ambiguity, and be energized by connecting the dots across systems, teams, and timelines. The main work of this team is to ensure programs are structured, tracked, and executed effectively across a highly matrixed organization, supporting both new product development and ongoing product improvements.

Here are some of the exciting things you’ll get to do:

• Support end-to-end program planning, including defining scope, timelines, milestones, and dependencies across multiple technical workstream
• Use Jira and Confluence to manage workflows, track progress, and maintain centralized, up-to-date project documentation
• Support testing operations, including participant communications, survey coordination, feedback review, and issue follow-up.
• Coordinate across hardware, firmware, software, and data teams to ensure alignment on deliverables and timelines
• Support technical issue tracking and triage by documenting issues, coordinating with responsible teams, and tracking follow-up actions through resolution.
• Support technical issue tracking and triage, helping to surface blockers and drive resolution paths
• Develop dashboards and reports using AI, Excel, Power BI, Amazon QuickSight, or similar tools to provide visibility into program health, risks, and performance metrics
• Assist in preparing clear, concise program updates and executive-ready presentations
• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency, transparency, and execution speed

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Current student in a bachelor’s or a master’s program or within 1 year of graduation from a bachelor's or master's program
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Prior experience with data visualization, reporting tools, or dashboard development; experience with Power BI, Amazon QuickSight, or similar tools preferred
• Hands-on experience or familiarity with Jira and Confluence preferred
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to track multiple priorities and follow through on assigned tasks
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support decision-making
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable updates
• High attention to detail with a structured, process-oriented approach to problem solving
• Proactive, self-motivated, and brings a strong “can do” attitude
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and work effectively across a matrixed, cross-functional environment
• Foundational understanding of technical development processes across hardware and/or software systems
• Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers:
• Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a “no delays” mentality in delivering against market needs and timing
• Progress over Perfection – Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapt to achieve results
• Details Make the Difference – Ensure accuracy and consistency across timelines, plans, and deliverables
• Winning is a Team Sport – Build strong cross-functional relationships
• Communicate for Impact – Deliver clear, effective communication to stakeholders at all levels
• Only No degree if you are not enrolled and have not previously earned a degree.
  

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!

Salary and Other Compensation: The hourly 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, health savings account (HSA) with company contribution, sick time, company holidays, employee product discount, product testing opportunities, referral bonuses, and more.

Hourly Pay Range

$27 - $36 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]

As part of our recruitment and hiring process, SharkNinja may use AI-powered tools, including tools that transcribe and summarize recordings of interviews, flag potential application fraud, and rank applications against role requirements. A member of our recruiting team always reviews these tools' output before any decision is made about your application - none of them make hiring decisions on their own. To learn more about how these tools work, your rights, and any notices that apply to your location, see our Candidate Privacy Notice .

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At SharkNinja, we take pride in our uniqueness. Our innovation extends beyond our products to the way we work, embracing diversity as a cornerstone of our success. We recognize that our differences make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. Our workforce should reflect the diversity of our customer base, which is why our recruitment commitment is to truly be an exemplary, equal opportunity employer, fostering a welcoming and inclusive workplace.

We are looking for you as a valued candidate, to help us achieve our commitment by participating in this short questionnaire. You can choose if you want to complete the questions, if you do your answers will help us to ensure our hiring practices are inclusive, and in return we commit to treating the information you provide with respect by applying technical measures to your response to remove it from your candidate record.

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None of the hiring team will have access to your responses, therefore the information you provide will NOT be used as part of your application process.

The data will be used to report on our recruitment process and its success in supporting Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion.

You can exercise your Data Subject Rights at any point during or after our recruitment process. For more information, please visit our Candidate Privacy Notice here

As part of our recruitment and hiring process, SharkNinja may use AI-powered tools, including tools that transcribe and summarize recordings of interviews, flag potential application fraud, and rank applications against role requirements. A member of our recruiting team always reviews these tools' output before any decision is made about your application - none of them make hiring decisions on their own. To learn more about how these tools work, your rights, and any notices that apply to your location, see our Candidate Privacy Notice .