Senior Manager, Product Development (12 Month FTC)
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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. SharkNinja has entered multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors worldwide.
The Product Development organization at SharkNinja drives our global product roadmap from concept to shelf through an unwavering focus on the consumer. We are the “product CEOs,” partnering cross‑functionally with nearly every team across the company to deliver exceptional consumer satisfaction and strong business performance.
Our team brings together diverse backgrounds from product marketing managers to consumer‑focused engineers united by one common goal: delivering a 5‑star experience for every customer, on every product, in every market.
The Senior Manager, Product Development holds global category ownership and leads a team responsible for defining, developing, and launching new products worldwide from proof of concept through retail launch and beyond. This leader relentlessly drives continuous innovation and delivers 5‑star consumer experiences across the global business.
You will work in close partnership with Engineering, Quality, Marketing, Industrial Design, Consumer Insights, Customer Excellence, and regional European teams to ensure flawless development and execution. Your leadership will drive on‑time launches from early prototypes through tooling release, production, and retail in store and online. SharkNinja operates at exceptional speed, and your ability to inspire cross‑functional teams while maintaining rigor and urgency is critical.
As a Senior Manager, Product Management, you collaborate daily with global teams and senior leadership to align on priorities, goals, and responsibilities across offices. You lead not only through management, but through hands‑on ownership, setting the standard for excellence in both thinking and execution.
What You’ll Do
Support the Shark business and the Director or VP of Product Development in building successful, profitable programs that drive portfolio growth. You will lead new product development from early ideation through mass production, while partnering with senior leadership to define the broader category strategy and roadmap.
You are both responsible and accountable for advancing, reporting, and delivering on your team’s commitments.
Leadership and Team Development
Lead, manage, and develop team members from intern through manager level
Provide clear guidance on projects while ensuring successful execution
Support professional growth through structured development plans
Navigate people management, conflict resolution, and resource allocation with expertise
Build, retain, and elevate an A‑player team
Identify talent gaps and communicate proactively with leadership
Provide mentorship and training to less experienced team members
Product and Category Ownership
Partner globally to define product vision, consumer‑relevant design targets, and performance KPIs
Develop and drive critical messaging claims aligned to consumer value
Establish and maintain channel strategy across product families
Track and manage financial performance including cost, gross margin, and P&L across category initiatives
Identify supply chain and quality risks early and drive cross‑functional mitigation
Advocate for global launch excellence in partnership with PMO
Consumer and Market Leadership
Represent the voice of the consumer in every decision
Critically analyze global consumer feedback to ensure 5‑star satisfaction at mass production
Maintain an unwavering commitment to delivering high‑quality consumer experiences
Serve as the technical authority to translate product superiority into compelling marketing narratives
Partner with regional sales and brand marketing leaders to ensure strong alignment across Product, Marketing, and Sales
Execution and Cross‑Functional Influence
Lead hands‑on validation efforts across regions using SharkNinja methodologies
Ensure early compliance consideration to mitigate regional and local risks
Drive swift, well‑informed decision making across teams
Clearly communicate product opportunities and challenges at the executive level
Balance strategic thinking with hands‑on action
Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
Challenge assumptions and encourage innovative problem solving
Lead cross‑functional engagement sessions to foster new thinking
Take ownership of breakthrough initiatives that elevate visibility and accelerate impact
What You’ll Bring
7 plus years of product development experience within a global market
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline, Master’s or advanced degree preferred
Proven success leading consumer‑centered innovation programs
Demonstrated experience hiring, developing, and managing high‑performing teams
A deeply rooted, consumer‑first mindset
Strong ability to manage up through proactive communication and feedback seeking
Exceptional cross‑functional relationship building skills
Intuition for consumer needs and marketplace dynamics
Intellectual humility and openness to multiple solution paths
Embodiment of the SharkNinja mindset including ownership, resilience, and continuous challenge
Ability to lead in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and high‑expectation environment
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills including executive level presentations
Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data and metrics to build business cases
Deep respect for and collaboration with Industrial Design, User Experience, Electronics, Quality, and Manufacturing teams
Willingness and ability to travel
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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- Location:
- Greater London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
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