Lead end-to-end development, production, and operational execution of marketing assets. Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors, manage timelines, scopes, approvals, usage rights, and localization, maintain systems/trackers, mitigate risks, and support post-launch performance reviews.
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.
Position Overview
The Project Manager, Partnerships - Asset Development & Operations is responsible for leading the end-to-end development, production, and operational execution of marketing assets across SharkNinja. This role sits at the intersection of creative production and project management, ensuring assets are strategically aligned, operationally sound, and delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest quality.
Acting as a central connector across MKT/IMC, Creative, Social, Media, Partnerships, and Operations teams, this role owns the systems, workflows, and day-to-day execution that bring assets to life. The ideal candidate is equal parts producer and project manager: highly organized, detail-obsessed, calm under pressure, and fluent in creative processes.
This role is on site 3x a week in Needham MA HQ
Responsibilities
Key Functional Skills/Knowledge
Qualifications
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
$84,000-$132,300 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
SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice
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 [email protected]
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.
Position Overview
The Project Manager, Partnerships - Asset Development & Operations is responsible for leading the end-to-end development, production, and operational execution of marketing assets across SharkNinja. This role sits at the intersection of creative production and project management, ensuring assets are strategically aligned, operationally sound, and delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest quality.
Acting as a central connector across MKT/IMC, Creative, Social, Media, Partnerships, and Operations teams, this role owns the systems, workflows, and day-to-day execution that bring assets to life. The ideal candidate is equal parts producer and project manager: highly organized, detail-obsessed, calm under pressure, and fluent in creative processes.
This role is on site 3x a week in Needham MA HQ
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end asset development and operations across marketing initiatives, from briefing through final delivery and distribution
- Manage asset timelines, scopes, and production plans, ensuring alignment with campaign calendars, product launches, and business priorities
- Serve as the primary operational lead for asset development, coordinating across Creative, MKT/IMC, Social, Media, Partnerships, Legal, and external vendors
- Oversee creative production workflows, including briefing, reviews, approvals, versioning, and final handoff
- Manage production logistics and details, including usage rights, deliverables, specs, adaptations, and regional needs
- Partner closely with Creative/IMC teams to ensure work is on-brand, strategically sound, and executionally feasible
- Maintain and evolve systems, trackers, and documentation to ensure visibility, efficiency, and scalability
- Anticipate risks and resolve issues proactively, balancing creative ambition with timelines, budgets, and operational constraints
- Support asset performance tracking and post-launch reviews, capturing learnings to improve future asset development
- Ensure global consistency with local flexibility, enabling efficient localization while maintaining creative integrity
Key Functional Skills/Knowledge
- Strong project management and production expertise within creative or marketing environments
- Deep understanding of asset development workflows across channels (social, digital, paid media, retail, experiential, etc.)
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously
- Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and fast-paced environments
- Creative sensibility paired with operational discipline
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in creative production, project management, marketing operations, or related fields
- Proven experience managing asset development from concept through delivery
- Experience working closely with in-house creative teams and external agencies or production partners
- Familiarity with usage rights, production specs, and approval processes
- Experience supporting global or multi-market campaigns preferred
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
$84,000-$132,300 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
SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice
- For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
- For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
- For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
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 [email protected]
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