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Senior Vice President - Product Development

SharkNinja

Needham, MA
6 days ago

Job Description

Join SharkNinja as the Senior Vice President of Product Development, where you will lead a cross-functional team to innovate and deliver exceptional consumer products. Drive business growth by managing product development from concept to market, while fostering professional development within your team. Be part of a dynamic culture that encourages creativity and pushes the boundaries of product design.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive product development and manage successful programs for product categories
  • Lead, manage, and grow team members, providing guidance and support
  • Identify emerging trends and consumer preferences for innovation development
  • Steer user-relevant design targets for product performance and experience
  • Partner with Consumer Insights to implement consumer-driven feedback
  • Collaborate with testing and quality organizations on procedures
  • Manage product cost structure and collaborate on sourcing strategies
  • Oversee creation of go-to-market collateral and product troubleshooting
  • Act as product/category expert for cross-functional teams
  • Lead cross-functional breakthroughs for career growth

Required Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in product development, product marketing, marketing, human factors engineering, or a related field, preferably at a consumer goods company
  • 8-10+ years of experience leading product development at the executive leadership level
  • Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering or a combination of the above
  • Experience hiring, managing, leading, and elevating performance with team members who have varying levels of professional experience
  • A consumer-first perspective when introducing new products/processes or improving current products
  • Ability to communicate effectively and seek feedback on work product
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • A desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced work culture
  • Ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities

Benefits & Perks

Competitive health insuranceRetirement plansPaid time offEmployee stock purchase optionsWellness programsProduct discountsHigh impact Learning Programs for personal and professional growth