About the position
The Product Development organization within SharkNinja drives our global product roadmap from concept to shelf through the constant lens of the consumer. We are the “product CEOs,” partnering cross-functionally with almost every other team within the business to drive high consumer satisfaction and business results. We are comprised of individuals from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds, from product marketing managers to consumer-focused engineers – but we all have one thing in common: we’re consistently striving to deliver a 5-star experience for every consumer on every product we bring to market. Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do: Support the Ninja business with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will be responsible for the day-to-day business management and enhancement of some of our Shark product lines, including driving product improvements and optimizations, conducting user research, and partnering with Engineers, Marketers, and more on rolling these product enhancements out to ensure a continued 5-star experience. Define, develop, and iterate product specifications, marrying consumer wants/needs, white space in the market, and product technologies as the primary consumer advocate. Take ownership of your assigned categories’ sales performance – partnering with others in the company to identify what products are working/not working; and recommend new product opportunities to fill those gaps. Lead competitive product analyses, giving your business partners insight into how SharkNinja stacks up against the competition - and maintaining a clear lens on how we can constantly improve to make Shark the consumer’s top choice every time. Be the voice of our legacy product lines: share insights and learnings from consumers and the market with Product Developers focused on NPD to ensure critical features and feedback are incorporated into next generation products. Partner with SharkNinja Testing and Quality organizations to define, develop, and manage quality and performance testing procedures. Act as the product “expert” for cross-functional team member questions and concerns.
Responsibilities
- Support the Ninja business with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products.
- Manage day-to-day business management and enhancement of Shark product lines.
- Drive product improvements and optimizations.
- Conduct user research and partner with Engineers and Marketers.
- Define, develop, and iterate product specifications.
- Take ownership of assigned categories’ sales performance.
- Lead competitive product analyses.
- Share insights and learnings from consumers and the market.
- Partner with Testing and Quality organizations to manage quality and performance testing procedures.
- Act as the product expert for cross-functional team member questions.
Requirements
- 4-5+ years of experience in product development, product marketing, marketing, human factors engineering, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering, or a combination of the above.
- A consumer-first perspective when introducing new products or improving current products.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across multi-functional teams.
- Highly-effective communication skills, both written and face-to-face.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment.
- Ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities.
Benefits
- Competitive health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Employee stock purchase options
- Wellness programs
- SharkNinja product discounts
- High impact Learning Programs
