SharkNinja · 1 day ago
SVP - Chief Product Roadmap & Innovation Officer
Needham, MA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$325K/yr - $375K/yr
15+ years expSharkNinja is a global product design and technology company known for its innovative lifestyle solutions. The Chief Product Roadmap & Innovation Officer will lead the vision and execution of the product and innovation strategy, overseeing the entire product lifecycle and fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency.
BeautyConsumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsRetail
Responsibilities
Maximize revenue and gross margin for each subcategory to deliver at least 20% growth YoY
Delivers at least one new product in a new category every year that results in at least $50M in revenue in Year 1
Ensures the Product Roadmap delivers viral product performance AND viral product aesthetic by driving ID and CMF excitement from mass production through EOL
Oversee a global team with a “fail fast” approach, emphasizing rapid testing, and iteration as well as an insatiable impatience for action
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and agility to enhance product offerings
Ensure the right processes and practices are in place to support the agile approach
Inspire and Empower Teams by leading and managing a global team, coaching and developing them to deliver successful client solutions
Cultivate an environment of innovation, autonomy, and high performance
Lead the optimization of end-to-end product development processes, from concept ideation through commercialization
Continuously assess and refine product development workflows, methodologies, and tools to drive efficiency and reduce time-to-market
Implement robust project management practices to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of products
Oversee the integration of new technologies and best practices in product development to maintain competitive advantage
The candidate will be capable to Identify and understand risk and opportunities for improvement through multiple workstreams
Provide support to the Engineering teams for the design, development and manufacture for products
Foster strong relationships with key departments including R&D, design, marketing, operations, supply chain, and quality control to ensure product development is aligned with customer needs, quality standards, and manufacturing capabilities
Act as a bridge between the product development team and other departments, ensuring clear communication and alignment on goals, deliverables, and timelines
Stay abreast of market trends, emerging technologies, and consumer behavior to drive product innovation and maintain the company's competitive edge
Identify and analyze consumer needs and market opportunities, ensuring the product portfolio aligns with evolving customer preferences
Build strategic partnerships with vendors, technology providers, and innovation hubs to stay ahead in the industry
Ensure that the most cost-effective way is sought to achieve the relevant primary functions whilst ensuring quality / reliability
Manage the product development budget, ensuring cost efficiency and high ROI
Optimize the product development processes, supply chain, and resource allocation for maximum efficiency
Drive P&L ownership of the product portfolio, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth
Manage talent development, and hiring to ensure the team has the required skills and capacity to execute the product strategy
Identify and mitigate risks associated with the product development process, including supply chain disruptions, manufacturing delays, and regulatory challenges
Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines throughout the product lifecycle
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for product development operations, tracking progress against goals and providing regular updates to executive leadership
Leverage data analytics to identify areas for process improvement and decision-making
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in product development within the consumer products industry (e.g., CPG, electronics, home goods, beauty, apparel, etc.)
Proven track record of leading product innovation and successful launches at a large-scale company or high-growth brand
Strong background in R&D, design thinking, and market-driven product strategies
Experience managing large teams and complex product portfolios
Deep knowledge of consumer insights, supply chain, regulatory standards, and sustainability trends
Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, Business, or related field (MBA preferred)
Fanatical drive for edge: The ability to remain vigilant, with a productive paranoia around where things might be off track but to be equally driven to get to a differentiated enough insight to create a competitive advantage
Genuine belief & commitment: Deeply bought into the OE approach to creating value. They don't fight the system or try to bring just a 'best practice' approach from somewhere else
Deep-seated confidence: Enormous confidence in your own ability to solve any problem that is put in front of you. These problems are not solved through creative genius or a brilliant insight, but by breaking them down into pieces, trying something, learning, and pivoting
Insatiable impatience for action: Ability to recognize that if they aren't working on a problem, they are falling behind someone who is. Personally own the outcomes and take daily action, and learn from it
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
Competitive health insurance
Retirement plans
Wellness programs
SharkNinja product discounts
Company
SharkNinja
SharkNinja is a consumer goods company that offers beauty, home care, kitchen appliances, and outdoor electronic products.
1001-5000 employees
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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
2026-01-07
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