Technical Project Manager, SharkNinja
Software
Office located in Needham, MA
Home devices and appliances
Open for applications
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Open for applications
Office located in Needham, MA
1001+ employees
Company mission
SharkNinja's mission is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative, and providing guidance
- Solid analytical skills with a strong attention to detail
- Good interpersonal, leadership qualities and self-awareness
- Excellent presentation skills
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of proven experience as a Software Project Manager
- 7+ years in the consumer products industry preferred
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle and Agile methodologies
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with diverse teams and product lines
- Proficiency in software project management tools (e.g., Atlassian JIRA, Microsoft Project). Past experience tracking and communicating EVM (Earned Value Management)
- PMP or Scrum Master certification is a plus
What the job involves
- The expanding Electronics Group at SharkNinja (creator of the familiar household brands Shark® and Ninja®) is seeking a talented Software Project Manager to join our dynamic team to own delivery of quality, on-time software releases across multiple product lines
- Develop and maintain software release schedules to meet project milestones, with clear requirements freezes and readiness date targets
- Verify SW documentation is clear/concise (e.g., controls and user interface flows), reviewed with great technical detail to ensure they meet product requirements
- Monitor project progress and scope daily, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful releases (e.g., Scrum, Agile methodologies)
- Identify scope change and facilitate trade off conversations needed to ensure the cross-functional team alignment
- Communicate with global cross-functional teams, providing status updates in a clear format at regular intervals (e.g., weekly update emails, Executive Review slides)
- Manage software verification/validation of internal and supplier releases, clearly separating requirements gaps from bugs in JIRA root-cause-analysis. Lead software schedule development
Our take
Consumer demand for new and better home appliances continues to grow. SharkNinja serves this demand by designing and manufacturing innovative home goods and devices. Specifically, it has a growing line of solutions that consist of Shark cleaning and home care products and Ninja kitchen appliances.
SharkNinja has been in operation since 1994, which is testament to the quality and popularity of its products. Since its initial launch in Canada, the company has expanded into the US and the UK. In 2017 SharkNinja was bought by CDH Private Equity for over $1.5 Billion, further proof of its impressive market value. Perhaps more evidence is that it brings in annual revenues of around $4B.
SharkNinja’s main challenge is facing down big-name competitors such as home appliance giant Dyson. In fact, through innovative design, it seized the market-leading spot in traditional vacuums from Dyson and is only second to iRobot in sales of robotic models. A 2023 IPO saw an extra $296 million in funding added to SharkNinja's pot and was followed by product launches in new sectors such as air conditioning and food cooling, indicating that the company is still full of new product ideas.
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Insights
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back within 2 weeks
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Employer paid group benefits including medical, dental, life insurance and more
- Competitive RRSP matching program
- 16 vacation days to start
- Paid sick days
- Paid volunteer and cultural days
- Employee & Family Assistance program
- An opportunity to accelerate your career with world class brands
- Continuous development and mentoring
- Opportunity to join various employee-based affinity groups
- Diverse, inclusive, and community-minded organization
- Wellness program offering free virtual fitness classes and a fitness reimbursement
- Employee product discounts
Company values
- Never be afraid to dream big
- Relentlessly innovate
- Obsess about customer satisfaction
- Build people up
- Seize opportunities - individually and collectively
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
Articles
Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at SharkNinja
- At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is 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. Your role in Diversifying SharkNinja:
- As a corporate citizen, learn and support SharkNinja’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
- Explore SharkNinja’s DEI Groups or volunteer to serve on committees that organize diversity-related events and activities
- Participate in employee engagement surveys and respond as openly and honestly as possible
- Become culturally competent; take the time to learn about different cultures, races, religions, and backgrounds represented by your colleagues
- Ensure equitable experiences, strengthen inclusion acumen, and promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members
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