Director Program Manager (Haircare)

TL;DR

Director Program Manager (Haircare): Lead program management for haircare product development from concept to market with an accent on global project schedules, cross-functional alignment, and roadmap execution. Focus on resource planning, risk mitigation, continuous process improvement, and strategic partnership with VP Product Development.

Location: United States

Salary: $131,300 - $210,000 USD

Company

Global product design and technology company powered by Shark and Ninja brands, delivering lifestyle solutions for homes worldwide.

What you will do

• Collaborate with VP Product Development and executives on business strategies, resource allocation, roadmap planning, and special initiatives.
• Lead and coach a team of program managers, owning global project schedules and driving cross-functional progress.
• Facilitate daily cadences, identify misalignments, ensure outcome focus, and maintain productive paranoia on risks.
• Act as dot connector, trusted advisor, and chief of staff for capacity planning and senior leadership updates.
• Partner with supply and demand planning for product availability and drive continuous workflow improvements.

Requirements

• 10+ years post-graduate experience, 7+ in program/project management or product development, preferably consumer goods.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or related field.
• Strong project management, prioritization, and multi-project handling in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication for impact, relationship-building, and presentation skills across all management levels.
• Growth mindset, coaching experience, transparency, flexibility with change, and consumer-first perspective.

Culture & Benefits

• Outrageously Extraordinary mindset focused on innovation, boundary-pushing, and market disruption.
• Competitive benefits: medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA with contribution, 401(k) matching, PTO, parental leave, stock purchase, and more.
• Empower personal/professional growth via high-impact learning programs and career acceleration opportunities.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion emphasis with support for authentic selves and unique voices.
• Product discounts, referral bonuses, wellness programs, and backup child/eldercare days.