Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from SharkNinja
Job overview
The Senior Vice President - Chief Roadmap and Innovation Officer at SharkNinja leads the global product and innovation roadmap, driving disruptive innovation and consumer-centric product development to achieve significant growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading agile product development, overseeing a global team, optimizing product development processes, fostering cross-functional collaboration, driving innovation and market insights, managing financial and resource aspects, ensuring risk management and compliance, and tracking performance metrics.
Compensation and benefits
The company offers competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, and product discounts, along with high-impact learning programs for personal and professional growth.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 15+ years in product development within consumer products, proven leadership in innovation and launches, strong R&D and market strategy background, experience managing large teams and portfolios, and a relevant bachelor's degree; MBA preferred.
Career development
SharkNinja empowers personal and professional growth through high-impact learning programs and supports career acceleration within a diverse and inclusive community.
Work environment and culture
SharkNinja promotes an Outrageously Extraordinary mindset focused on pushing boundaries, innovation, diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering a supportive environment where associates bring their authentic selves.
Company information
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with over 3,600 associates, known for disruptive innovation in lifestyle solutions under the Shark and Ninja brands, headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts.
Team overview
The role leads a global team focused on product development, fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and high performance, with emphasis on coaching and empowerment.
Job location and travel
The company is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, with a global team; specific travel or remote work details are not provided.
Unique job features
This role uniquely combines leadership in innovation, agile product development, and operational excellence to disrupt markets and deliver viral product performance and aesthetics.
Company overview
SharkNinja is a leading manufacturer of small household appliances and cleaning solutions, known for its innovative products under the Shark and Ninja brands. They generate revenue through the sale of high-performance vacuum cleaners, steam mops, blenders, and other kitchen appliances. Founded in 1993, the company has a history of rapid growth and market disruption, driven by a strong focus on consumer needs and continuous product development.
How to land this job
Position your resume to showcase leadership in global product innovation and roadmap strategy, emphasizing your ability to drive disruptive market growth and manage large, agile teams.
Highlight experience delivering multi-category product launches with significant revenue impact, your expertise in cross-functional collaboration, and your capacity to foster a culture of continuous improvement and fast iteration.
Apply through SharkNinja’s corporate career site, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the role is posted to maximize your application’s visibility.
Connect with senior leaders and team members in SharkNinja’s product development and innovation divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent SharkNinja product launches, expressing admiration for their 'Outrageously Extraordinary' culture, or asking about how they integrate agility across global teams.
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