Product Developer

Location

This role is hybrid based in Battersea London, 3 days a week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ninja business with the development of successful and profitable programs for new products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – leading and assisting key workstreams in the new product development lifecycle of assigned product(s) from brainstorm phase through mass production.
• Support Global product development on creating product definitions, consumer‑relevant design targets, and performance KPIs, including creation/drive toward critical messaging claims.
• Conduct and analyse market research to identify consumer needs and market gaps and analyse the competitive landscape.
• Understand regional and local compliance risks/issues, as well as unique regional needs and advocate to articulate these product nuances to the cross‑functional teams.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teammates to convey the strategic vision and goals for the product portfolio.
• Manage product feedback with cross‑functional teams to ensure real‑time inputs are provided at every stage of product development from P‑builds to MP.
• Partner with PMO, Engineering, and global PD to ensure issue tracker is “burned down” from build to build.
• Develop and actively participate in JIRA ticket development and closing out issues.
• Develop and execute hands‑on and virtual validation plans at each build, within the support markets, using the proven SN methodologies that gain internal confidence, for all touchpoints, collateral, and out‑of‑box experience enabling qualitative and quantitative feedback from the Europe to gain internal confidence and support product readiness.
• Manage the creation and execution of product support material, such as in‑box collateral, FAQs, How‑To videos and troubleshooting scripts for online resources and the Customer Excellence team.
• Manage the product development inputs for PARF, PIS, Salsify and maintain data integrity throughout the product development cycle.
• Work cross‑functionally to help the team meet cost targets, and have an understanding of levers needed to impact margin.
• Provide clear cost direction to Supply Chain and Engineering on potential product trade‑offs to ensure cost and margin targets are met.
• Have an understanding of overall category cost and margin targets to provide support to leadership in executing the budget.
• Efficiently document program details, and keep an organised system for smooth transition 90 days post MP to COE team.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in product development, product marketing, marketing, human factors engineering, or a related field, preferably at a consumer goods company.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering or a combination of the above.
• Interest and ability to work, learn, and grow in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, high‑impact environment.
• A “100% on” consumer‑first perspective when it comes to introducing new products/processes or improving current products.
• A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi‑functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highly‑effective communication skills – both written (presentation/email) and in‑person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management).
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast‑paced environment.
• A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment.
• The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward.
• Willingness to mentor junior and newly onboarded associates.
• Ability to see failure as an opportunity to iterate, learn, and willingness to fail fast and often.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Resourceful, well‑organised, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented.
• Ability to be a team player as well as work independently.
• Willingness to travel.

Benefits

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.

EEO Statement

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.

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