Global Senior Manager, Early Talent Programs

About SharkNinja

SharkNinja is a global technology and product design company renowned for its award-winning lifestyle solutions that enhance everyday living worldwide. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, the company boasts a workforce of over 4,100 employees and markets its products through leading retailers and distributors around the globe. Its respected brands, Shark and Ninja, continue to disrupt markets with innovative consumer products.

AI Culture at SharkNinja

SharkNinja cultivates an AI-native workplace, encouraging employees to boldly experiment, adopt novel technologies, and continuously elevate what is possible to create meaningful consumer impact. The company values innovative approaches unmatched by existing methods.

Role Overview

As the Global Senior Manager for Early Talent Programs, you will lead and expand SharkNinja’s Shark Programs and Early Edge initiatives, positioning the company as a top employer for early career professionals. Operating with autonomy and major executive visibility, you will advise Talent Access leadership, P&C Business Partners, and business leaders, spearheading program design, scaling operations, launching new cohorts internationally, and building a team and infrastructure to support growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategic plans for program extension, ensuring new cohorts meet launch criteria including sponsor engagement, selection rigor, operational coordination, and performance frameworks.
• Recruit, develop, and lead the Early Talent team comprising recruiters, coordinators, and program specialists; manage program budgets, vendors, and platforms.
• Oversee global program operations across diverse portfolios such as AI Sharks, Robot Sharks, Social Sharks, Affiliates, and Web Development, including scheduling, onboarding, scope definition, and review cycles.
• Direct recruiting standards, sourcing approaches, and evaluation processes to deliver an exemplary candidate experience supported by executive referrals.
• Manage university relations including campus partnerships, career fairs, and employer branding to maintain a robust and diverse talent pipeline across U.S. and international markets.
• Develop and support Early Edge programming like mentorship, community engagement events, and weekly Innovation Pod sessions in collaboration with program sponsors.
• Facilitate executive communication between sponsors and operational teams, ensuring cohort health and sponsor engagement through detailed reporting.
• Monitor intern and co-op performance, supporting conversion pathways to full-time employment and advising on return offers.
• Utilize data analytics to track program metrics, hiring trends, and provide executive-level insights that narrate program impact.

Success Indicators

• Successfully manage program delivery from inception, balancing hands-on involvement with scalable team and process development.
• Maintain effective collaboration and communication with executives, HRBPs, brand, and operational leaders to ensure program vitality.
• Influence senior leadership with results-driven solutions and demonstrate accountability, comfortably presenting and defending strategies to C-level sponsors.
• Display a proactive, resilient approach to building industry-leading initiatives, willingly embracing challenges with a long-term strategic focus.
• Encourage and engage in constructive challenge and collaboration throughout the organization.
• Leverage data analysis to uncover insights, inform decisions, and guide investment priorities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in early talent acquisition and university relations, with a proven history of designing and scaling early-career programs globally.
• Hands-on leadership of multiple internship or cooperative education programs, including design, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and talent conversion.
• Bachelor’s degree with over eight years of progressive experience partnering with hiring managers, talent acquisition specialists, diversity & inclusion leads, recruiters, and senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage teams and lead program and project management efforts involving multiple cohorts, budgets, and stakeholders.
• Experience overseeing P&L or program budgets exceeding $1 million.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted tools for sourcing, communication, and program reporting, coupled with a passion for integrating AI into talent management.
• Strong commitment to developing early talent and fostering enriching learning environments in fast-paced, evolving settings.

Company Values

• Progress over perfection
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Effective, impactful communication

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $153,000 to $187,000 USD, with starting pay influenced by factors such as location, skills, education, experience, and qualifications.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts with company contributions; 401(k) plan with matching; employee stock purchase program; life and disability insurance; generous paid time off and company holidays; parental leave; identity theft protection; pet insurance; prepaid legal services; backup child and eldercare support; product discounts; referral bonuses; and more.

Cultural Environment

SharkNinja is committed to exceeding expectations daily through a mindset that values pushing boundaries and delivering extraordinary outcomes. The workplace promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging all associates to bring their authentic selves and supports career advancement opportunities. The company ensures non-discriminatory practices and reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable laws.

Additional Information

Applicants from all regions should refer to SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice. Reasonable accommodations for application or interview participation are available upon request via People & Culture.