Senior Manager, Communications / StoryWorks Operations at SharkNinja | Needham, MA | $128K/yr – $196K/yr

SharkNinja

Senior Manager, Communications / StoryWorks Operations

Needham, MA (Hybrid)

$128K/yr – $196K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive program management and cross-functional coordination for StoryWorks, turning priorities into actionable plans and ensuring on-time delivery.

Own end-to-end planning, priorities, and ownership across multiple workstreams.
Must-have: 8-12+ years in PM/ops with cross-functional experience
Standout: Experience coordinating high-volume, multi-format content and tooling like Airtable/Asana

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead planning and coordination across StoryWorks, ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams
Maintain a clear, up-to-date view of all work in progress, including priorities, timelines, and ownership
Drive prioritization across competing initiatives in partnership with team leads
Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and conflicts, resolving or escalating as needed
Ensure work is sequenced effectively so teams can execute without delays or duplication
Partner with team leads and senior stakeholders to turn priorities into clear, actionable plans
Track progress against key initiatives and ensure follow-through on commitments
Lead operational coordination during key company moments, including major announcements, initiatives, and events
Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and external partners supporting StoryWorks
Coordinate workflows across a high volume of content, including written, visual, and multimedia formats

Requirements

8-12+ years in program management, operations, consulting, or similar roles
Experience building and managing workflows or operating processes within communications, marketing, or creative organizations
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional workstreams with multiple stakeholders
Experience working with senior leaders and driving alignment across teams
Experience working within communications, marketing, or creative teams, with exposure to high-volume, multi-format content production (editorial, video, social, or similar)
Strong organizational and prioritization skills across multiple concurrent initiatives
Ability to identify dependencies, risks, and gaps early and take action
Clear and direct communicator who can align teams and drive decisions
Strong attention to detail and follow-through
Familiarity with modern project management and workflow tools (e.g., Airtable, Wrike, Asana, Monday.com)

Benefits

medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance
flexible spending accounts
health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution
401(k) retirement plan with matching
employee stock purchase program
life insurance, AD&D
short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance
generous paid time off
company holidays
parental leave

SharkNinja

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company that creates 5-star rated lifestyle solutions through innovative products for consumers around the world. Known for its two billion-dollar brands, Shark and Ninja, SharkNinja has a proven track record of establishing leadership positions by disrupting numerous household product categories, including Cleaning, Cooking, Food Preparation and Other, which includes Home Environment and Beauty.

Founded in 1994

Needham Heights, Massachusetts, USA

3.8K employees (726 in marketing)

www.sharkninja.com