Senior Technical Project Manager

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