Senior Technical Project Manager, SharkNinja
$89.3-166.8k
+ Employee stock purchase options
Office located in Needham, MA
Home devices and appliances
Be an early applicant
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$89.3-166.8k
+ Employee stock purchase options
Office located in Needham, MA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years’ experience in project management or engineering role - project management experience preferred
- Experience of managing a project(s) through the entire lifecycle - preferably plastics or consumer products experience
- Engineering background
- Hands-on approach
- Presentation/Communication skills
- Skilled in Microsoft office user, including Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience in regular presentations to senior stakeholders - board of directors/executive team experience desirable
- Experience of working in fast paced, challenging environment
- A technical understanding of manufacturing processes and limits
- Solid works or CREO experience a plus
- Experience in budget management desirable but non-essential
What the job involves
- SharkNinja is looking for a self-motivated Senior Technical Project Manager (STPM) to join the NPD group
- The STPM is the ‘glue’ within the team, aligning project direction and decision points with key members from all business disciplines and will work as a partner to the design manager/engineers with joint responsibility for delivering NPD product(s) to market
- The STPM is responsible for the ‘WHAT’ that is being delivered, design manager/engineers are responsible for ‘HOW’ this is delivered
- The STPM will be able to understand complex technical challenges and be able to relay information to non-technical cross-functional teams. The candidate will be also able to support the project team on some technical activities. They will need to show good listening and influencing skills, with the confidence to achieve collaborative working relationships
- Delivering 5* products to market (best in class product)
- Ensure global teams are aligned on project direction (right product)
- Ensure project schedules are up to date, progressing to plan and meet retailer requirements (right time)
- Ensure global teams are up to date on project status and key issues/risks (stakeholders bought in)
- Work as a part of the Engineering/TPM team
- Significant experience of managing a project through the entire lifecycle
- Significant experience in regular presentations to senior stakeholders
- Experience in budget management
- Experience in plastics or consumer goods household appliances desirable
- Uses Microsoft Office Suite to a high level
- Flexible and collaborative - these are key to success at SharkNinja
- Positive demeanour with an entrepreneurial nature
- As a corporate citizen, learn and support SharkNinja’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy
- Be an Ally, find internal Champions
- Explore SharkNinja’s Employee Resource 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
- Treat people in a way they wish to be treated rather than the way you wish to be treated
Our take
With more people looking for home products that work harders and smarter, SharkNinja has become a household name. Through its Shark line of cleaning and home care tools and Ninja range of kitchen appliance the company creates solutions that simplify daily routines and overall enhance modern living.
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.
It continues to hold a strong position in the home appliance market too, competiting with big brands like Dyson. Its Shark line lead the US upright vacuum, segment, while its presence in robotics vacuums reflects steady growth in a compeititve space. Since going public, the company has m,aintained a rapid pace of innovation, launching numerous new products eacxh pear and expanding into adjecent categories such as outdoor coolers and grills. With a growing global footprint and a focus ons mart design, usabiluity, and category expansion, SharkNinja is very well positioned to continue shaping the futur of home appliances.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
Mark Barrocas
(CEO)Mark joined SharkNinja in 2008 as CEO. Prior to this, he spent 3 years at Aramark Uniform Services as the President of the WearGuard Division. Prior to that, he spent 4 years at Broder Bros as the President and 2 years at Perry Ellis International as VP of Corporate Sales.
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