About the job
About SharkNinja
SharkNinja Operating LLC is a global product design and technology company known for the Shark and Ninja brands. The company creates a wide range of consumer products that aim to improve everyday life in homes around the world. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, SharkNinja employs over 4,100 people and distributes products through major retailers and online platforms worldwide.
Role Overview: Product Developer - Cookware
The Product Developer manages the full New Product Development (NPD) cycle for cookware within the Shark and Ninja brands. This role guides products from initial concept through to market launch. The position requires applying strong product development practices and governance to deliver high-quality results across the program portfolio.
Product Developers at SharkNinja operate with a general manager mindset. The role involves leading through influence, setting and maintaining development timelines, and coordinating resources for product development, manufacturing, and market introduction. Maintaining a focus on scope, cost, and schedule is critical, as is ensuring a quality consumer experience and strong sales performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the end-to-end NPD process for cookware products, from concept to shelf
- Apply sustainable product development strategies and governance
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across the organization and globally
- Establish and drive timelines and resource plans for development and launch
- Facilitate clear communication among all stakeholders to reduce risks and keep projects on track
- Escalate scope changes, cost risks, or schedule delays to senior management and work toward solutions
What Makes a Successful Product Developer at SharkNinja
- Strong leadership and influence skills, even without direct authority
- Focus on delivering projects within scope, budget, and schedule
- Ability to act as a connector within teams, ensuring everyone stays aligned
- Comfort working in a product development setting with shifting priorities and timelines
- Proactive in identifying and resolving issues quickly
Work Location
This is an onsite role based at SharkNinja's headquarters in Needham, MA.

