What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Project Manager Shark position at SharkNinja?
Our mission to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world allows our employees to be thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers, makers of things they love. As we continue to grow, we are excited to add a TPM to our global team.
OVERVIEW:
Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:
SharkNinja is looking for a self-motivated Senior Technical Project Manager (TPM) to join the NPD group within Shark Wet flooring Engineering Team.
The TPM is the ‘glue’ within the team, aligning project direction and decision points with key members from all business disciplines and will work as a partner to the design manager/engineers with joint responsibility for delivering NPD product(s) to market.
The technical project manager is responsible for the ‘WHAT’ that is being delivered, design manager/engineers are responsible for ‘HOW’ this is delivered. Jointly they are responsible for:
Delivering 5* products to market (best in class product)
-Ensure global teams are aligned on project direction (right product)
-Ensure project schedules are up to date, progressing to plan and meet retailer requirements (right time)
-Ensure global teams are up to date on project status and key issues/risks (stakeholders bought in)
\n- Work as a part of the Engineering/TPM team.
- Significant experience of managing a project through the entire lifecycle
- Significant experience in regular presentations to senior stakeholders
- Experience in budget management
- Experience in plastics or consumer goods household appliances desirable
- Uses Microsoft Office Suite to a high level.
- Flexible and collaborative - these are key to success at SharkNinja.
- Positive demeanor with an entrepreneurial nature
- Profile:
- The successful candidate will be able to understand complex technical challenges, and be able to rely information to non-technical cross functional teams. The candidate will be also able to support the project team on some technical activities. They will need to show good listening and influencing skills, with the confidence to achieve collaborative working relationships.
- Skills:
- Engineering background
- Hands on approach
- Presentation/Communication skills
- Skilled in Microsoft office user, including Excel and PowerPoint
- 5 years’ experience in project management or engineering role - project management experience preferred
- Experience of managing a project(s) through the entire lifecycle - preferably plastics or consumer products experience
- Experience in regular presentations to senior stakeholders - board of directors/executive team experience desirable
- Experience of working in fast paced, challenging environment
- A technical understanding of manufacturing processes and limits
- Solid works or CREO experience a plus
- A hands-on work ethic
- Experience in budget management desirable but non-essential
SharkNinja operates Preferred Supplier (PS) arrangements for all permanent, contract and temporary recruitment across all UK functions. As such, we would ask that agencies refrain from making contact with any of our SharkNinja colleagues and that no CVs are submitted to staff across the Business. Any unsolicited CVs and/or communications will reflect unfavorably on any potential opportunities for your agency. Any CVs will be sent at your own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we will reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your company’s Terms and Conditions of Contract. If you would like to be considered for Preferred Supplier status, please send a brief introduction to your business to llee@Sharkninja.com, clearly stating in the header of your email your company name and the discipline(s) that you specialise in. Your email will then be kept on file for consideration should we review our incumbent Preferred Suppliers. Thank you for your interest and co-operation.
Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation, and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is 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.
YOUR ROLE in DIVERSIFYING SHARKNINJA
· As a corporate citizen, learn and support SharkNinja’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy
· Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
· Explore SharkNinja’s DEI Groups or volunteer to serve on committees that organize diversity-related events and activities
· Participate in employee engagement surveys and respond as openly and honestly as possible
· Become culturally competent; take the time to learn about different cultures, races, religions, and backgrounds represented by your colleagues
· Ensure equitable experiences, strengthen inclusion acumen, and promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members
SharkNinja is voted 2022 Best Places to Work in Boston and 100 Best Large Companies to Work For. As a subsidiary of JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (Hong Kong: 1691), a leader in small household appliance innovation, we are ranked in the top three for the 'Best ESG Management Company' in consumer necessities sector by leading international financial magazine, Institutional Investor, in June 2022. We strive to get smarter and are dedicated to integrating DEI in our processes, practices and policies. Some of our benefits include 4 Global DEI subcommittees, 8 Affinity Groups, 5 Business Resource Groups, Cultural Celebrations, Summer Half Day Fridays, Volunteer Impact Day/Activities, Mentorship & Coaching Programs more. Plus your first SharkNinja product is on us and you can enjoy discounted products throughout the year.
YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET
· Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
· Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
· Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”
· Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
· Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT”
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