SharkNinja
Vice President, Digital Commerce Operations & User Experience
Needham, MA
Oct 3, 2024
Full Job Description

Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.

Overview:

The Vice President, Digital Commerce Operations & User Experience will be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of SharkNinja’s digital commerce operations and the user experience across online platforms in the Americas. The Vice President, Digital Commerce Operations & User Experience plays a critical part in ensuring SharkNinja delivers a seamless, customer-centric digital shopping experience that drives engagement, conversion, and sales. Reporting to the SVP of Digital Experience, Americas, the Vice President will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Technology, Marketing, and Customer Service, to enhance digital commerce performance and improve the overall user journey. 

The Vice President, Digital Commerce Operations & User Experience will be instrumental in scaling e-commerce operations, optimizing the end-to-end customer experience across all digital touchpoints, and driving digital transformation initiatives to keep SharkNinja at the forefront of innovation in the home appliances industry. 

Key Responsibilities:

Digital Commerce Operations

  • Lead all operational aspects of the digital commerce business for SharkNinja’s direct-to-consumer (DTC) and third-party marketplaces (e.g., Amazon, Walmart) across the Americas
  • Ensure seamless integration of product availability, inventory management, and fulfillment operations in collaboration with supply chain and logistics teams
  • Implement effective order management systems (OMS) to optimize the customer order journey, from checkout to fulfillment and delivery
  • Drive continuous improvements in the commerce infrastructure, ensuring scalability, agility, and efficiency across all platforms
  • Develop and maintain SLAs for site uptime, load times, and e-commerce performance, ensuring a reliable and high-performing platform
  • Partner with finance and operations teams to ensure accurate sales forecasting and reporting for e-commerce channels

User Experience (UX) Strategy & Design

  • Own the digital user experience, focusing on creating intuitive, engaging, and conversion-optimized experiences for customers across SharkNinja’s e-commerce platforms
  • Develop and implement a UX strategy that ensures a cohesive experience across all devices (desktop, mobile, tablet) and digital touchpoints
  • Leverage user insights, behavioral data, and A/B testing to continuously improve the site experience and optimize the customer journey, reducing friction and increasing conversion
  • Collaborate with the product design, engineering, and content teams to create a visually appealing and easy-to-navigate website that aligns with SharkNinja’s brand guidelines
  • Innovate with emerging UX/UI trends and technologies, ensuring the SharkNinja digital presence is best-in-class

Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) & Analytics

  • Lead the development and execution of conversion optimization strategies to drive sales, improve customer satisfaction, and increase overall e-commerce performance
  • Implement testing frameworks (A/B and multivariate testing) to refine customer journeys, improve usability, and increase conversion rates across SharkNinja’s e-commerce properties
  • Partner with data and analytics teams to define and track key performance metrics (KPIs) for site performance, user behavior, and customer engagement
  • Identify bottlenecks or points of friction in the purchase funnel, proposing data-backed solutions to improve performance
  • Use data analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics) to monitor and report on digital commerce performance

Omnichannel Integration

  • Work closely with retail and omnichannel teams to ensure a seamless integration between online and offline customer experiences
  • Develop strategies to enable initiatives such as "buy online, pick up in store" (BOPIS) and other cross-channel shopping experiences that enhance customer convenience
  • Align with marketing, loyalty, and CRM teams to drive omnichannel personalization and engagement strategies, using data from multiple sources to deliver a consistent experience across all channels

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team responsible for digital commerce operations, UX, and analytics, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability
  • Build an agile, data-driven organization that can quickly adapt to changes in the digital commerce landscape and consumer behavior
  • Manage relationships with third-party technology vendors, agencies, and platform partners to ensure SharkNinja’s commerce solutions meet business requirements and are optimized for performance

Digital Innovation & Transformation

  • Drive digital transformation initiatives by identifying and implementing new technologies (e.g., AI, AR, voice commerce) that can enhance the customer experience or streamline operations
  • Stay current with the latest industry trends and best practices in e-commerce, digital marketing, and UX design to keep SharkNinja competitive
  • Champion innovation and process improvement to accelerate growth and create a future-proof digital commerce ecosystem for SharkNinja

Qualifications:

Education & Experience 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Digital Commerce, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in digital commerce operations, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role overseeing e-commerce, UX, or product management
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale e-commerce operations, preferably in consumer products, retail, or technology industries
  • Demonstrated success in managing digital transformation and improving user experience across multiple digital platforms
  • Experience with enterprise e-commerce platforms (e.g., Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Shopify Plus, Magento) and related technologies

Skills & Competencies 

  • Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire cross-functional teams
  • Expertise in digital commerce technologies, UX design principles, and agile methodologies
  • Deep knowledge of digital analytics, conversion rate optimization, and testing methodologies
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and insights to drive decisions and improve performance
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and execute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Reporting & Collaboration

  • Collaborates closely with product, marketing, operations, supply chain, IT, and global digital commerce teams
  • Direct management of teams focused on e-commerce operations, user experience, and digital analytics

Location: Needham, MA (USA) / Hybrid (3-4x week in office)  

Why Join SharkNinja?

SharkNinja is a dynamic and innovative company that thrives on delivering best-in-class products and customer experiences. As the VP of Digital Commerce Operations & User Experience, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the digital future of the brand and make a significant impact on SharkNinja’s growth and success. 

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.   YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET
  • Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED” 
  • Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
  • Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”
  • Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
  • Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT” 
  Explore SharkNinja: Instagram LinkedIn    SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/   

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com

PDN-9d276a0c-d04b-4602-b89a-0ef3007a322b
Job Information
Job Category:
Engineering
Spotlight Employer
Related jobs
Human Resources Manager
Bainbridge Island Fire Department
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT Human Resources Manager The Bainbridge Island Fire Department has an immediate opening for a Human Resources Manager. This is a full-time, FLSA exempt, salaried posit...
Nov 16, 2024
Bainbridge Island, WA
Who We Are At ILC, LLC, we live by a simple yet powerful idea: 'Empowering Abilities, Enriching Lives.' We're not just about providing a place to live; we're all about creating a community where every...
Nov 16, 2024
La Crosse, WI
Project Engineer
Lydig Construction
For more than 65 years, Lydig Construction has been dedicated to more than just constructing buildings; we've been devoted to building vibrant communities. Joining us means becoming part of a communit...
Nov 16, 2024
Spokane Valley, WA
©2024 NAACP.
Powered by TalentAlly.
Apply for this job
Vice President, Digital Commerce Operations & User Experience
SharkNinja
Needham, MA
Oct 3, 2024
Your Information
First Name *
Last Name *
Email Address *
Zip Code *
Password *
Confirm Password *
Create your Profile from your Resume
By clicking the Apply button, you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy.
Continue to Apply

SharkNinja would like you to finish the application on their website.

Ace your interview with AI-powered interview practice

Get comfortable talking to hiring managers, receive personalized feedback on areas for improvement, sharpen your ability to answer the most common questions, and build confidence in formulating strong responses on the spot. Click the button below to begin your three free virtual interviews!