Technical Project Manager

Sharkninjaoperatingllc
Needham, MA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with project management or engineering experience comfortable with cross-functional collaboration and technical issue tracking.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with project management experience in consumer products or plastics and cross-functional coordination skills
    — “Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, ideally in plastics or consumer products”
  • Individuals who can translate technical challenges into digestible updates for non-technical teams
    — “Translate complex technical challenges into clear updates for non-technical, cross-functional teams”
  • Candidates who thrive in environments requiring hands-on technical engagement and alignment with global partners
    — “You'll be the glue that connects Engineering, Design, Marketing, Supply Chain, and our global partners”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and their limitations
    — “Technical understanding of manufacturing processes and their limits”
  • Candidates must be prepared to manage project timelines while meeting retailer requirements
    — “The right time: schedules that are current, on track, and meet retailer requirements”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Jira and Confluence in your resume and interview responses
    — “Experience with Jira and Confluence”
  • Emphasize your ability to align global teams and deliver on project scope and schedule
    — “The right product: global teams aligned on project direction”
  • Showcase your track record of delivering products that meet high consumer expectations
    — “Delivering 5★ products: best-in-class products that delight consumers”
  • Demonstrate your capacity to support legacy products and prepare executive updates
    — “Support legacy products day to day and prepare updates for executive reviews”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • deliver best-in-class products
  • align global teams
  • manage project lifecycle
  • translate technical challenges
Typical background
project managementengineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementTechnical UnderstandingPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsJiraExcelPowerpoint

Preferred

Budget ManagementPresenting To Senior Stakeholders

Stack & domain

Project ManagementEngineeringSoftware TeamsProject LifecycleManufacturing ProcessesPresentationCommunicationJiraConfluenceMicrosoft OfficeExcelPowerpointTeamworkLeadershipProblem-solvingInfluenceCollaborationAttention To DetailDesignMarketingSupply ChainGlobal PartnersConsumer Products

About the role

Original posting from Sharkninjaoperatingllc via Greenhouse

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. 

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

Technical Project Manager

Help bring best-in-class products to millions of homes.

SharkNinja is looking for a self-motivated Technical Project Manager (TPM) to join our Engineering team. You'll be the glue that connects Engineering, Design, Marketing, Supply Chain, and our global partners, so the right product reaches the market at the right time.

How the role works

You own the what: the product direction, scope, and schedule. Your design manager and engineering partners own the how. Together you're jointly accountable for:

Delivering 5★ products: best-in-class products that delight consumers

The right product: global teams aligned on project direction

The right time: schedules that are current, on track, and meet retailer requirements

Full transparency: stakeholders informed and bought in on status, issues, and risks

What you'll do

Align daily with Engineering on tasks and deliverables

Build project plans and lead internal team meetings

Track and drive technical issues to closure in JIRA

Translate complex technical challenges into clear updates for non-technical, cross-functional teams

Support the project team with hands-on technical activities

Support legacy products day to day and prepare updates for executive reviews

What you'll bring

Essential

2+ years in project management or engineering (project management preferred)

Experience working with software teams

Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, ideally in plastics or consumer products

Technical understanding of manufacturing processes and their limits

Strong presentation and communication skills, with the listening and influencing skills to build collaborative relationships

Experience with Jira and Confluence

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

A hands-on work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment

Desirable

Experience presenting to senior stakeholders, such as the executive team or board

Budget management experience

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$89,500—$130,000 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 

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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 accommodations@sharkninja.com

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