Senior Director Product Development - Connectivity

Role Overview 

The Sr Director – PD-Tech of SharkNinja Connectivity Products is a senior category leader responsible for driving a cross-functional team to achieve consumer satisfaction, revenue, and profitability targets for the robotics and connected products category. Reporting directly to the SVP, this leader will deliver 5-star products to market and collaborate on business and go-to-market strategy with key partners across the organization. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead the development and execution of successful, profitable programs for SharkNinja Connected Products category, ensuring continued growth and innovation in the product portfolio.
• Oversee new product development from ideation through mass production, partnering with the SVP to define the strategic roadmap and direction for the category.
• Manage, mentor, and grow team members (from Intern to Director level), providing guidance, ensuring product success, supporting professional advancement, and holding the team accountable for their deliverables.
• Serve as an expert people manager, adept at navigating people, conflict, and resource management.
• Drive the definition and development of product specifications, integrating consumer needs, market opportunities, and cutting-edge technologies as the primary consumer advocate.
• Steer the development of user-relevant design targets for product performance and user experience, championing these targets across engineering, design, and marketing teams.
• Partner with Consumer Insights to develop testing objectives and incorporate consumer feedback into product specifications and design iterations.
• Collaborate with testing and quality teams to define and manage quality and performance testing procedures for robotics and connected products.
• Manage product cost structure, reporting, and cost rationalization, working with supply chain, merchandising, and planning teams on sourcing strategies.
• Provide oversight for go-to-market collateral, including instructional materials and consumer-facing product specifications.
• Oversee the development of product troubleshooting guides and FAQs to support a 5-star consumer experience post-purchase.
• Act as the category expert for cross-functional team questions and concerns.
• Lead high-visibility, cross-functional breakthrough initiatives that accelerate business impact and career growth. 

Basic Qualifications 

• 10+ years of experience in product development, product marketing, engineering, or related fields, preferably within consumer robotics or connected products.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience hiring, managing, and leading teams with varying levels of professional experience.
• A consumer-first mindset for introducing new products/processes and improving existing ones.
• Strong ability to “manage up,” communicate priorities, and seek feedback from leadership.
• Relationship-building skills across multi-functional teams and excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Highly effective communication skills—both written and verbal, including presenting to executive leadership.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to learn and grow in a dynamic, innovative environment.
• Ability to embrace transparency, adapt to shifting priorities, and focus on continuous improvement.