Machine Learning and AI Opportunities at SharkNinja

Needham, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Consumer Goods, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

5+ years in product management with shipped data or AI features tied to measurable outcomes
Proven ownership of evaluation and experimentation for AI features (offline metrics, human/auto evals, and A/B testing)
Hands-on experience driving application integrations at enterprise scale (API-led and iPaaS patterns, SLAs, data contracts, identity)
Demonstrated ability to lead build vs. buy decisions, supported by clear financial models and risk analyses
Excellent executive communication and stakeholder leadership
Experience optimizing Amazon sales and ad channels (preferred)
Experience with Salesforce Cloud and CDP integrations (preferred)

Responsibilities

Define a 3–9-month AI roadmap aligned to company strategic goals, with clear problem statements and value hypotheses to maximize value
Convert strategy into prioritized increments with PRDs, acceptance criteria, and release plans; keep a transparent backlog
Own evaluation for AI features: offline tests, human and automated evals, and online A/B experiments to optimize quality, latency, and cost effectiveness. Publish decision logs for model, prompt, and dataset changes
Define safety, privacy, and compliance requirements; implement guardrails and review rituals with Security and Legal; ensure traceability of data, prompts, and outputs
Define product requirements for API-first and event driven integrations across CRM/ERP/eCommerce and data platforms; align on data contracts, SLAs, auth/PII handling, and system observability with Platform teams
Lead structured tradeoff analyses (TTV, TCO, vendor lock in, differentiation, compliance). Run proofs of value with vendors when needed and recommend paths forward, highlighting risks and contingency plans
Lead squads spanning ML Engineering, MLOps, Data Engineering, Analytics, and Business stakeholders; keep scope, risks, and dependencies visible
Define clear KPIs that connect business outcomes to product performance, and provide executives with simple, actionable reporting against those targets
Collaborate with Director, ML and AI, Security, Legal, Procurement, and Global Data Product Management (Data and MDM) to align standards, governance, and delivery

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AIMachine LearningProduct ManagementRoadmappingPRDsA/B TestingExperimentationData ManagementMDMBuild vs BuyIntegrations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the compensation for the AI Product Manager role?

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Is this a remote position or does it require working from the office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the AI Product Manager position?

The role requires strong judgment in application integrations and build vs. buy tradeoffs, experience leading cross-functional teams including ML Engineering, MLOps, Data Engineering, and Analytics, and skills in defining AI roadmaps, PRDs, evaluations, responsible AI guardrails, and impact KPIs.

What is the company culture like at SharkNinja?

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company focused on disruptive innovation, with a proven track record of growth and market share gains, headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with over 3,600 associates.

What makes a strong candidate for this AI Product Manager role?

Strong candidates will have experience owning AI strategy, roadmaps, and delivery, leading cross-functional squads, conducting build vs. buy analyses, and ensuring responsible AI practices with measurable business impact.

SharkNinja

Designs and manufactures high-performance home appliances

About SharkNinja

SharkNinja designs and manufactures home appliances and cleaning products that aim to make everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable. Their product range includes vacuum cleaners, kitchen appliances, and various household gadgets. These products are engineered to improve efficiency and quality of life for users. SharkNinja stands out from competitors by focusing on high-performance and reliable solutions, which consistently receive positive customer feedback. The company’s goal is to enhance consumer satisfaction and build long-term relationships, encouraging repeat purchases and brand loyalty.

Needham, AlabamaHeadquarters

1994Year Founded

$558.6MTotal Funding

SECONDARYCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees