General Manager of Robotics, SharkNinja
+ 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
+ Employee stock purchase options
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
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Extensive experience in robotics engineering and product development
- Proven track record of leading and managing engineering teams
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to think critically and solve complex problems
- Passion for innovation and a deep understanding of consumer needs
- Proven experience in high-volume product development from concept to mass production – ideally on the consumer side
- Strong leadership, project management, and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
What the job involves
- We are seeking an accomplished, visionary GM of Robotics to lead our global product design and technology company
- This person will oversee the Robotics strategic direction, driving innovation, profitability, and long-term growth while ensuring best-in-class execution across product development, category leadership, and consumer experience
- This leader will collaborate closely with the Engineering, Product Development, Marketing and Creative teams
- Define and communicate a compelling Robotics vision and strategy to advance the company’s market leadership and innovation in product design and technology
- Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration across all departments
- Proficiency in IoT ecosystems, cloud computing, and device-cloud integration
- Command of digital interfaces, including mobile apps, web interfaces, and software that enhances physical hardware
- Drive the development of breakthrough products and services that deliver exceptional user experiences, combining hardware, software, and IoT solutions
- Oversee the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with customer needs, market trends, and business objectives
- Represent the company externally with customers, investors, partners, regulators, and the broader technology community as leader in the Robotics space
- Collaborate with the Board of Directors to provide regular performance updates and ensure sound corporate governance
- Drive consumer experience integration across hardware & software for seamless engagement
- Establish market differentiation & thought leadership in robotics & connected devices
- Product Development & Innovation - Lead R&D, Product Development & Advanced Engineering to drive breakthrough HW/SW concepts
- Advance robotics behavior, cleaning algorithms, and next-gen form factors
- Spearhead +2-year tech roadmaps, ensuring long-term differentiation & manufacturability. Software & Digital Ecosystem
- NPI & Manufacturing - Oversee product lifecycle from R&D to commercialization, ensuring smooth execution
- Drive engineering change management (ECN) for continuous improvement. Optimize cost, quality, and scalability through supply chain partnerships
- Own robotics app platform strategy and ensure seamless UI/UX & IoT integration
- Oversee device software, cloud-to-chip connectivity, and high-performance testing
- Ensure robust cloud architecture, embedded systems, and AI-driven features
- Develop and implement strategic plans for the robotics division, aligning with overall company objectives
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations in all robotic products and processes
- Consumer-First Innovation Insights - Lead consumer insights teams, translating real-world data into product evolution
- Foster a "show & tell" hack culture, driving rapid prototyping & iterative design
- Deliver 5-star consumer satisfaction through data-backed product refinement
- Leadership & Organizational Influence Lead consumer insights teams, translating real-world data into product evolution
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.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
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 HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
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