Talent Acceleration Manager

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.

As a Talent Acceleration (tX) Manager, you’ll play a key role in bringing our talent, learning, and culture programs to life. This is a hands-on role focused on execution—turning ideas into well-run, high-impact experiences that help our teams grow, perform, and stay connected to what makes SharkNinja unique.

Based in our Needham, MA headquarters and reporting to the Director of Talent Acceleration, you’ll manage the day-to-day delivery of key initiatives. You’ll translate priorities into clear plans, keep programs running smoothly, and provide insights that help us continuously improve.

Our People & Culture team partners closely with the business to build high-performing teams and accelerate careers. We move quickly, test and learn, and focus on what drives real impact.

• →Run the day-to-day execution of Talent Acceleration programs across learning, leadership, performance, and culture
• →Turn priorities into clear plans—building timelines, workflows, and tracking progress
• →Manage multiple programs at once, keeping everything organized and on track
• →Coordinate logistics and systems behind programs (e.g., onboarding, sessions, tools, communications)
• →Create and maintain playbooks, guides, and documentation so programs can scale
• →Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to embed programs into how teams work
• →Provide regular updates and insights on progress, impact, and opportunities to improve
• →Spot risks or roadblocks early and escalate when needed
• →Work closely with the Director of Talent Acceleration to align on priorities, trade-offs, and execution decisions
• →Support and guide program resources (e.g., Co-op and LMS contractor) on day-to-day work
• →Use feedback and data to continuously improve the experience and effectiveness of programs

• ~5+ years of experience in talent development, learning, HR, consulting, or related fields
• Strong project/program management skills—you know how to keep things moving and organized
• Ability to turn ideas into action, building clear plans and executing against them
• Experience running programs or initiatives end-to-end (logistics, stakeholders, tracking, follow-through)
• Comfort working with data to understand what’s working and where to improve
• Strong communication skills—you can keep stakeholders informed and aligned
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative mindset and ability to build strong working relationships
• Attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over your work
• Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset

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.

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