Spring 2027:Technical Project Management Co-op (January to June)

Location: Needham, MA, United States Department: 10210 - Robotics

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 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

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.

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum of 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next - fast.

This role: The Technical Project Management Co-op will support the Robotics team in firmware releases coordination, beta testing operations, and program data analysis. This role focuses on driving alignment, tracking execution, and ensuring visibility across interconnected workstreams in a fast-paced, global environment. You will partner with engineering, quality, product, and operations teams to help translate technical requirements into actionable plans, maintain program structure, and enable teams to deliver on time. You will also help organize tester feedback, coordinate issue follow-up, and turn technical and testing data into clear, actionable updates. The right individual will bring a strong “can do” mindset, thrive in ambiguity, and be energized by connecting the dots across systems, teams, and timelines. The main work of this team is to ensure programs are structured, tracked, and executed effectively across a highly matrixed organization, supporting both new product development and ongoing product improvements.

Here are some of the exciting things you’ll get to do

Support end-to-end program planning, including defining scope, timelines, milestones, and dependencies across multiple technical workstream

Use Jira and Confluence to manage workflows, track progress, and maintain centralized, up-to-date project documentation

Support testing operations, including participant communications, survey coordination, feedback review, and issue follow-up.

Coordinate across hardware, firmware, software, and data teams to ensure alignment on deliverables and timelines

Support technical issue tracking and triage by documenting issues, coordinating with responsible teams, and tracking follow-up actions through resolution.

Support technical issue tracking and triage, helping to surface blockers and drive resolution paths

Develop dashboards and reports using AI, Excel, Power BI, Amazon QuickSight, or similar tools to provide visibility into program health, risks, and performance metrics

Assist in preparing clear, concise program updates and executive-ready presentations

Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency, transparency, and execution speed

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS

Education: Current student in a bachelor’s or a master’s program or within 1 year of graduation from a bachelor's or master's program

Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Needham, MA

Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Prior experience with data visualization, reporting tools, or dashboard development; experience with Power BI, Amazon QuickSight, or similar tools preferred

Mandarin language fluency preferred

Hands-on experience or familiarity with Jira and Confluence preferred

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to track multiple priorities and follow through on assigned tasks

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support decision-making

Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable updates

High attention to detail with a structured, process-oriented approach to problem solving

Proactive, self-motivated, and brings a strong “can do” attitude

Ability to navigate ambiguity and work effectively across a matrixed, cross-functional environment

Foundational understanding of technical development processes across hardware and/or software systems

Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers

Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a “no delays” mentality in delivering against market needs and timing

Progress over Perfection – Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapt to achieve results

Details Make the Difference – Ensure accuracy and consistency across timelines, plans, and deliverables

Winning is a Team Sport – Build strong cross-functional relationships

Communicate for Impact – Deliver clear, effective communication to stak