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Associate Manager, Global Commercial Strategy & Operations

Needham, MA, United States

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 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.  

 

 

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Manager, Global Commercial Strategy & Operations

Location: Needham, MA

Reporting to: Senior Director, Global Commercial Strategy & Operations

Brand Focus: Ninja

Level: Senior Associate

The Senior Associate, Global Commercial Strategy & Operations supports high-priority commercial initiatives and operational processes across the organization, with a focus on the Ninja brand. This role serves as a key liaison between global cross-functional teams—including Marketing, Product Development, Sales, and Finance—to ensure alignment and connectivity between global strategy and in-market execution.

 

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at cross-functional coordination, and enjoys translating strategic direction into clear, actionable plans. This role offers close partnership and mentorship from senior leadership, providing exposure to high-priority initiatives and opportunities for professional development.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Tactical Program Execution:
    • Drive execution of cross-category brand and commercial initiatives by managing timelines, coordinating inputs, tracking deliverables, and maintaining shared documentation. Ensure alignment and consistency across stakeholders to support global market readiness.
  • Strategic Initiative Support:
    • Support high-priority, cross-functional initiatives led by the Senior Director of Global Commercial Strategy & Operations. Own meeting recaps, action tracking, stakeholder coordination, and support development of presentation materials that inform strategic decisions and drive executional clarity.
  • Commercial Readiness:
    • Ensure key business cadences (e.g., QBRs, brand reviews, new product launch planning etc.) are well-prepared and aligned across departments by coordinating input gathering from cross-functional leadership.
  • Operational Interface & Meeting Management:
    • Manage operational workflows such as agenda development, stakeholder input collection, meeting documentation, and follow-ups. Support the Senior Director by helping clarify deliverables and timelines, and ensuring alignment across teams.
  • Interdepartmental & Global Collaboration:
    • Support alignment between global strategy teams and market-level execution teams. Foster strong communication loops and ensure that feedback and learnings from local markets are effectively captures and integrated into global planning
  • Process Improvement:
    • Identify and propose opportunities to streamline cross-functional workflows and planning processes. Support the creation and refinement of frameworks, templates, and tools that improve efficiency and transparency across the organization.

 

Qualifications

  • Education:
    • Bachelor’s degree in business, or a related field.
  • Experience:
    • 3–5 years of experience in cross-functional project coordination, commercial operations, or go-to-market readiness and execution roles.
  • Skills:
    • Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to synthesize information across teams into clear, actionable summaries
    • Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
  • Attributes:
    • Self-starter with a bias for action, attention to detail, and a passion for operational excellence
    • Comfortable working across functions, managing ambiguity, and juggling competing priorities
    • Proactive communicator with a collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong working relationships
    • Energetic, resourceful, and motivated to deliver meaningful impact

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's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/ 

For candidates based in China, please visit: https://sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/china/

For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/vietnam/

 

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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