Product Development Manager
Needham, MA, 02492, USA
- Manufacturing
- Full-time
- product development
- consumer goods
- product management
The Product Development Manager at SharkNinja oversees the development and management of new and existing consumer products, ensuring they meet market needs and quality standards. This role involves cross-functional collaboration to drive product launches, optimize costs, and support merchandising and training materials. The position requires market research expertise, strong communication skills, and experience in a fast-paced consumer goods environment.
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 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
This role will support the Shark Business with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the current portfolios as well as the establishment of new launches. This role is expected to be the market expert in Shark product lines, the competitive landscape, retailer assortments and assist the Legacy Product Development team in creating products that will meet the needs of the changing consumer and retailer requests. If you have a knack for innovation, and enjoy being a part of a winning team, come join us!
Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:
Assist with product management activities for new product launches, product improvements, optimizations, and line extensions
Support product lines through the growth, active, and end of life stages by providing cross-functional support to resolve product, quality, manufacturing and customer challenges
Assist in the creation/management of merchandising, training, digital content support and execution at retail
Conduct market research to identify consumer needs and market gaps and analyze the competitive landscape
Track product performance, communicate key learnings and developments to appropriate work flows for action
Evaluate product optimization and improvement opportunities for cost and consumer impact
Work closely with cross-functional teammates to convey the strategic vision and goals for the product line
Maximize the value of product line and align with cross-functional teams to ensure successful positioning in the marketplace
Work with Product Managers for program launch and execution analysis while maintaining proper feedback to close open initiatives
Manage the creation and execution of product support material, such as, in-box collateral, FAQ’s, How to Videos and Troubleshooting scripts for online resources and the call center agents
Manage the product development of all domestic SKU extensions and work cross functionally to ensure production deadlines are successfully executed
Work cross functionally to establish value engineering and cost down initiatives
ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Business, Management, Communications, or Marketing Concentrations
1+ years of experience in product development/marketing preferably at a consumer goods company
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of SharePoint a plus
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, high impact environment
Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented
Ability to be a team player as well as work independently
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.
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. 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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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 accommodations@sharkninja.com
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