Product Associate Jobs in Massachusetts

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.

ROLE

The Product Associate is a high-potential, development-focused role at SharkNinja designed for professionals who can move fluidly across Product Development and Program Management functions. You will flex as-needed through both disciplines — gaining hands-on ownership of the full New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle, from concept to shelf, across our Shark and Ninja brands.

You will operate as an individual contributor with the mindset of a global leader — owning program outcomes, connecting cross-functional teams, and driving products to market with speed, quality, and commercial impact. This role is best suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and has a demonstrated track record of delivering results across matrixed organizations.

Program & Product Execution:

• Jump in to help execute NPD process from ideation through end-of-life, maintaining a relentless focus on scope, cost, and schedule
• Actively facilitate cross-functional stakeholder interaction to bring products to market on time and at the highest quality standard
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation and contingency plans, and track resolution progress
• Spot resource and knowledge gaps and take steps to highlight and remedy them
• Operate with urgency — escalating scope creep, cost risks, and schedule slips to senior management while driving resolutions in parallel

Commercial & Strategic Contribution:

• Collaborate with commercial teams to ensure go-to-market strategies are positioned to deliver high rates of sales
• Use KPIs and data to inform and anchor cross-functional decision making
• Channel global information to local teams, acting as an effective conduit across geographies and functions
• Partner with Design, Marketing, and Supply Chain to align program execution with business strategy

Communication & Stakeholder Management:

• Own communication streams across all groups to ensure risks are mitigated and deliverables are completed on time
• Present program updates, risks, and recommendations confidently to executive management and C-suite audiences
• Develop and maintain clear documentation including timelines, trackers, and program governance materials

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Required

• Strong understanding of AI Tools and prompts (Claude, Chat GPT, CoPilot etc…)
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical, or business management discipline
• 1–3+ years of experience in product development or program management within the consumer goods industry
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills — able to lead through influence without direct authority
• Bias to action and personal accountability; you own outcomes and follow through without prompting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to C-suite, functional peers, suppliers, and retail customers
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously without losing sight of the bigger picture
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Project (or similar project management tools)
• Agile and adaptable - ability to learn new process and projects quickly
• High energy, positive, assertive, and confident — especially under pressure

Preferred

• Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, dynamic NPD environment
• Exposure to global product development — experience working across geographies or with international manufacturing partners
• Familiarity with quality management principles and 5-star consumer experience standards

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE UNIQUE

From day one, you will be executing on programs, manage risk, and influence outcomes at a global scale. The rotation structure is intentional — SharkNinja believes the best product leaders understand both the discipline of engineering-driven development and the governance rigor of program management. You will leave this rotation with the credibility and toolkit to step into a senior PD or PM role anywhere in the organization.

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.

Pay Range: $95,000 — $113,000 USD

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.

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.

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.