Senior Director Strategic Growth Initiatives & Transformation

About Us

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeoples lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted global brands Shark and Ninja the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than4100associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja were building an AI-native culture. Were not waiting for the future; were creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly adopt new tools and continuously raise whats possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasnt been invented yet youll fit right in.

SeniorDirectorStrategicGrowth Initiatives & Transformation

London (Battersea Power Station) / Hybrid - frequent domestic and international travel

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior DirectorStrategic Growth Initiatives & Transformationis a highly influential individual contributor responsible for driving theglobalexecution ofSharkNinjashighest-priority growth across the enterpriseto bringglobalstrategic growth opportunitiesto life through disciplined execution cross-functional leadership and organizational alignment.

This role focuses on geographic expansion new channel development direct-to-consumer growth social commerce and other commercial opportunities. The Senior Director leads initiatives from desired business outcomes through implementation adoption and scale while partnering across Commercial Sales Marketing Product Development Operations Planning Supply Chain Digital Technology Analytics Compliance Finance Customer Experience and other key functions.

STRATEGIC GROWTH EXECUTION

• Lead execution ofSharkNinjashighest-priority growth initiatives ensuring successful delivery of measurable business outcomes.
• Drive initiatives focused on geographic expansion new market entry channel expansion direct-to-consumer growth social commerce and other strategic commercial opportunities.
• Translate strategic priorities into integrated execution plans defining milestones dependencies risks and success metrics.
• Build strong partnerships across the enterprise to align resources priorities and execution plans.
• Identifyand resolve execution risksremovingbarriersanddrivingtimelydecision-making.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Lead initiatives from desired business outcomes through implementation adoption and scale ensuring long-term business impact.
• Develop and execute change management strategies that drive stakeholder alignment organizational readiness user adoption and realization of intended business benefits.
• Coordinate activities across cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution.
• Drive accountability across stakeholders while fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Communicate initiative progress risks and recommendations to executive leadership.

PROGRAM GOVERNANCE & BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

• Develop andmaintainintegrated project plans governance processes executive dashboards and performance metrics.
• Build business cases and support investment decisions for strategic growth initiatives.
• Monitor initiative performance againstobjectivesand recommend course corrections.
• Lead post-launch reviews to evaluate business impact andidentifyopportunities for continuous improvement.

TRANSFORMATION & OPERATING-MODEL ENABLEMENT

• Stand up repeatable playbooks standardized processes and scalable best practices that allow new markets channels and categories to launch and scale faster.
• Diagnose structural process and capability gaps that impede expansion and designoperating-modelchanges that sustain impact beyond individual initiatives.
• Establish enterprise operating rhythms and governance that reinforce accountability transparency anddrive rapid progress towards growth aspirations.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• New markets channels or commercial models stood up against committed timelines and adoption targets.
• Measurable value delivered revenue margin or efficiency traceable to prioritized growth initiatives.
• Repeatable playbooks and operating rhythms adopted by functional teams and sustained beyondinitiallaunch.
• Executive stakeholdersaligned onpriorities with transparent reporting on progress risks and course corrections.

WHAT YOULL BRING

Experience

• 12 years of experience in strategy execution business operations consulting program leadership commercial execution or related disciplines.
• Proventrack recordleading complex cross-functional initiatives that deliver measurable business results.
• Experience executing market expansion channel expansion commercialization or enterprise growth initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience leading AI-enabled initiatives including evaluating implementing and driving adoption of solutions that create measurable business value and operational impact.
• Experience working with executive leaders and influencing decisions across complex matrix organizations.
• Willingness and ability to travelfrequently both domestically and internationally.
• Bachelors degree; MBA preferred.

Core Competencies

• Exceptional program and execution leadership skills.
• Strong commercial and business acumen.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Outstanding executive communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Expertisein change management stakeholder engagement and organizational adoption.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and their practical application to solve business problems and improve organizational performance.

Leadership Profile

• Results-oriented with a relentless focus on execution.
• Thrives in ambiguity and fast-changing business environments.
• Buildscredibility through collaboration influence and consistent delivery.
• Demonstrates strong ownership and sound business judgment.
• Comfortable working across organizational boundaries to drive enterprise-wide outcomes.

HOW YOULL LEAD WITH SHARKNINJAS SUCCESS DRIVERS

• Rarely Satisfied: You challenge the status quo and push every growth initiative beyond good enough toward step-change impact.
• Progress Over Perfection: You move fast learn from small failures and keep initiatives advancing rather thanstalling forcertainty.
• Details Make the Difference: Your rigor ensures execution plans milestones and metrics hold up as initiatives scale.
• Winning is a Team Sport: You partner across functions so cross-functional teams win together not in silos.
• Communicating for Impact: You deliver clear honest communication that builds alignment from the front line to the executive team.

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Our Culture

At SharkNinja we dont just raise the barwe 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 youll 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 whats possible. When you join youre not just part of a companyyoure part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together we wont just launch productswell 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 SharkNinjas 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.

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1