The Senior Technical Project Manager aligns project direction across teams, ensuring successful delivery of products on time while managing stakeholder communication and engagement.
About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
About the Role:
SharkNinja is seeking a self-motivated Senior Technical Project Manager (STPM) to join the New Product Development (NPD) group.
The STPM acts as the "glue" within the team-aligning project direction and key decision points across all business disciplines. This role partners closely with Design Managers and Engineers, sharing responsibility for delivering NPD products to market.
The STPM owns the "WHAT" (scope, goals, outcomes)
Design Managers/Engineers own the "HOW" (technical execution)
The ideal candidate can understand complex technical challenges and translate them effectively for non-technical, cross-functional teams. This person will also contribute to select technical activities while demonstrating strong listening, influencing, and collaboration skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver best-in-class ("5-star") products to market
Ensure global team alignment on product direction ("right product")
Maintain project schedules to meet timelines and retailer requirements ("right time")
Communicate project status, risks, and key issues to stakeholders
Drive stakeholder engagement and alignment across global teams
Partner closely with Engineering and TPM teams throughout the product lifecycle
Required Experience & Skills:
5+ years of experience in project management or engineering (project management preferred)
Proven experience managing projects through the full lifecycle
Strong presentation and communication skills, including experience presenting to senior stakeholders
Experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Solid technical understanding of manufacturing processes and constraints
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
Hands-on, proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
Engineering background
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in plastics or consumer household appliances
Budget management experience
Experience presenting to executive leadership or board-level stakeholders
Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or CREO
Key Attributes:
Collaborative and flexible mindset
Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
Positive, entrepreneurial attitude
Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships
Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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, and more.
Pay Range
$92,800-$140,000 USD
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are 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.
Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at [email protected]
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
About the Role:
SharkNinja is seeking a self-motivated Senior Technical Project Manager (STPM) to join the New Product Development (NPD) group.
The STPM acts as the "glue" within the team-aligning project direction and key decision points across all business disciplines. This role partners closely with Design Managers and Engineers, sharing responsibility for delivering NPD products to market.
The STPM owns the "WHAT" (scope, goals, outcomes)
Design Managers/Engineers own the "HOW" (technical execution)
The ideal candidate can understand complex technical challenges and translate them effectively for non-technical, cross-functional teams. This person will also contribute to select technical activities while demonstrating strong listening, influencing, and collaboration skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver best-in-class ("5-star") products to market
Ensure global team alignment on product direction ("right product")
Maintain project schedules to meet timelines and retailer requirements ("right time")
Communicate project status, risks, and key issues to stakeholders
Drive stakeholder engagement and alignment across global teams
Partner closely with Engineering and TPM teams throughout the product lifecycle
Required Experience & Skills:
5+ years of experience in project management or engineering (project management preferred)
Proven experience managing projects through the full lifecycle
Strong presentation and communication skills, including experience presenting to senior stakeholders
Experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Solid technical understanding of manufacturing processes and constraints
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
Hands-on, proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
Engineering background
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in plastics or consumer household appliances
Budget management experience
Experience presenting to executive leadership or board-level stakeholders
Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or CREO
Key Attributes:
Collaborative and flexible mindset
Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
Positive, entrepreneurial attitude
Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships
Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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, and more.
Pay Range
$92,800-$140,000 USD
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are 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.
Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice
- For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
- For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
- For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at [email protected]
Top Skills
Cad Tools
Creo
Microsoft Office Suite
Solidworks
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