SharkNinja · 1 day ago
Product Development Manager - Haircare
Needham, MA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $166K/yr
7+ years expSharkNinja is a global product design and technology company known for its innovative lifestyle solutions. The Product Development Manager will lead the development of key products, manage a team, and collaborate with various departments to ensure successful product launches and a high-quality consumer experience.
BeautyConsumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsRetail
Responsibilities
Support the Shark business onsite in our Needham, MA headquarters with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will lead new product development (creation and management) of assigned product(s) from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with leadership to define the over-arching category direction to a team of product developers. You are responsible AND accountable for progressing, reporting on, and actioning your and your team’s deliverables
Lead, manage, and grow team members within the organization – providing guidance on their assigned projects, ensuring product success, supporting professional advancement within their role and within SharkNinja, and holding them accountable to their specific job responsibilities. You will be viewed as a manager who has proficiency navigating people, conflict, and resource management
Define and develop product specifications, marrying consumer wants/needs, white space in the market, and new/flagship product technologies as the primary consumer advocate
Develop user-relevant design targets for product performance and user experience – and act as the beacon of these targets to the cross-functional team of engineers, industrial designers, and commercial marketers
Partner with SharkNinja’s Insights & Intelligence team to develop consumer testing objectives, and implement this consumer-driven feedback into product specifications and design iterations throughout the project development cycle
Partner with SharkNinja’s testing and quality organizations to define, develop and manage quality and performance testing procedures
Manage product cost structure, reporting, and cost rationalization exercises – and collaborate with supply chain, merchandising, and supply planning teams on product sourcing strategy recommendations
Provide direction and oversight into the creation and execution of go-to-market collateral to support product launch, including instructional material and consumer-facing product specification information
Provide direction and oversight into the development of product troubleshooting and “FAQs” to support a 5-star consumer experience post-purchase
Act as the product and/or category “expert” for cross-functional team member questions and concerns
Be called upon to take leadership of larger cross-functional “breakthroughs” that increase executive visibility and accelerate career growth
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in product development, product marketing, marketing, human factors engineering, or a related field, preferably at a consumer goods company
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering or a combination of the above
Prior experience hiring, managing, leading, and goal setting with team members
A “100% on” consumer-first perspective when it comes to introducing new products/processes or improving current products
Ability to effectively “manage up” by communicating your top priorities and constantly seeking feedback on your and your team's work
A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills
Highly-effective communication skills – both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management, including SharkNinja's executive leadership team)
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment. The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward
Benefits
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
Company
SharkNinja
SharkNinja is a consumer goods company that offers beauty, home care, kitchen appliances, and outdoor electronic products.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (40)
2024 (33)
2023 (18)
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2021 (29)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
CDH Investments
2025-08-20Post Ipo Secondary· $638M
2024-03-19Post Ipo Secondary· $272.13M
2023-12-04Post Ipo Secondary· $286.47M
Leadership Team
Mark Barrocas
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Quigley
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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