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Vice President, Human Resources, People Innovation & Performance

SharkNinja149 open roles

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$250,000 – $320,000 a year
Where
Needham, MA, United States
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Your applicationOpen nowVice President, Human Resources, People Innovation & PerformanceSharkNinja · Needham, MA, United States

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12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. SharkNinja postings stay open a median of 12 days.

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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.

SharkNinja is seeking a bold, business-minded, and transformative People leader to serve as Vice President, Human Resources, People Innovation & Performance, reporting directly to our EVP, Chief People Officer.​

This is a high-impact opportunity to reimagine how People & Culture fuels innovation, accelerates talent, and drives performance across our Product Development and Design & Engineering teams—the core of our innovation engine. You won’t just have a seat at the table; you’ll help reshape it.​ The Vice President, Human Resources, People Innovation & Performance will be responsible for driving all people-related strategies including organizational design, talent development, change management, succession planning, and workforce planning across multiple global teams. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor, culture champion, and organizational architect in a fast-paced, engineering-centric environment.

In this role, you will:​

  • Set strategy, shape priorities, and deliver solutions that amplify our culture and enable teams to think bigger, move faster, and perform at the highest level.​
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders, while building and leading a modern, results-driven People team.​
  • Be a player-coach who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where agility and outcomes matter more than perfection.​
  • Model what it means to win as a team—because “Winning is a Team Sport” is more than a value at SharkNinja; it’s how we operate every day.

As we enter our next phase of growth, we are looking for a strategic change agent, capability builder, and hands-on leader who is passionate about unleashing talent and scaling impact.

For the Vice President, Human Resources, People Innovation & Performance, focused on Product Development and Design & Engineering, the role blends strategic HR leadership with business partnership and culture shaping. Below are key responsibilities, reflecting SharkNinja’s high-performance, innovation-driven environment:​

​Key Responsibilities:

Strategic People Leadership​

  • Partner with senior leaders in Product Development and Design & Engineering to define and deliver a People strategy that accelerates business outcomes
  • Drive talent strategies that build high-performing, resilient teams aligned to SharkNinja’s innovation culture and growth goals
  • Serve as a culture catalyst, embedding SharkNinja’s Outrageously Extraordinary Mindset, Success Drivers and Leadership Principles into the day-to-day experience of team members

Performance & Capability Building​

  • Design and implement performance frameworks that elevate accountability, agility, and execution
  • Shape talent development and succession strategies to deepen technical and leadership bench strength
  • Drive a feedback-rich culture that supports continuous improvement, coaching, and real-time performance management

Organizational Design & Workforce Planning​

  • Lead organizational design initiatives that align structure to strategy and enable cross-functional collaboration and innovation
  • Translate business strategy into workforce plans, talent models, and org capability roadmaps to support sustained innovation

People Experience & Engagement​

  • Champion a differentiated team member experience tailored to the unique needs of product, design, and engineering talent
  • Lead programs that drive engagement, inclusion, and well-being, ensuring teams are energized, connected, and inspired to deliver bold results

Data & Impact-Driven Execution​

  • Use data and analytics to measure the impact of people programs and identify opportunities to optimize performance and engagement
  • Build a high-performing, agile People team that delivers at pace and continuously learns and evolves

Executive Influence & Coaching​

  • Serve as a trusted coach and thought partner to functional executives and SharkNinja’s executive leadership team
  • Influence decisions with a blend of strategic insight, talent expertise, and business acumen

Ideal Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Accredited Coaching Certification​
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience with at least 5 years in a senior executive HR role within a global, fast-paced consumer-focused organization
  • Proven experience building & leading high performing teams and managing talent across diverse geographies and cultures
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategies with business priorities
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills
  • Experience with digital HR tools, data-driven HR practices, and organizational analytics
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive outcomes in a dynamic, high-growth environment
  • Change agent mindset with a passion for innovation, agility, and operational excellence
  • Confidence to challenge norms, call out gaps, and influence leaders toward better, faster decisions
  • Can navigate skepticism and win hearts and minds, especially in environments where HR is evolving its role

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

$250,000—$320,000 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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