Chief of Staff to the CIO
Ninjakitchen, Needham Heights, MA, United States
Overview
Chief of Staff to the CIO (Global) reports to the Chief Information Officer. Location: Onsite Needham, MA - Hybrid. The Global IT organization enables SharkNinja’s growth, innovation velocity, and global expansion. The Chief of Staff serves as an extension of the CIO, aligning, prioritizing, and executing across the IT leadership team and enterprise stakeholders. The role blends strategic thinking, operational execution, executive communication, and organizational effectiveness, ensuring strategic priorities translate into action with data-driven decisions and clear, fast IT execution. The candidate should embody the company’s Outrageously Extraordinary mindset and demonstrate Deep-Seated Confidence, Relentless Drive for Edge, and Progress over Perfection.
Responsibilities
Serve as strategic advisor and operational extension of the CIO, amplifying executive effectiveness and focus. Translate IT strategy into actionable priorities, roadmaps, operating rhythms, and measurable KPIs. Drive executive cadence: leadership meetings, QBRs, board materials, transformation reviews, and global communications. Ensure cross-functional alignment across IT sub-functions (Applications, Infrastructure, Data, Cybersecurity, PMO, Enterprise Architecture). Identify organizational friction, misalignment, and bottlenecks; proactively design solutions to accelerate performance. Partner with Finance and FP&A to align investment strategies with portfolio priorities and long-term objectives. Lead special strategic initiatives and breakthrough projects on behalf of the CIO. Oversee organizational health metrics including talent planning, succession planning, workforce planning, and capability development. Elevate executive storytelling — ensuring IT’s value creation is clearly articulated across the enterprise. Act as integrator and dot connector across global technology teams — reinforcing that Details Make the Difference. Drive a culture of accountability, speed, and disciplined execution — ensuring the organization is Rarely Satisfied. Qualifications
12–15+ years of experience in technology strategy, transformation leadership, consulting, or executive operations roles. Proven experience operating at the executive level within global, matrixed organizations. Strong understanding of enterprise technology landscapes (ERP, cloud, data platforms, digital commerce, cybersecurity). Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills (Board-level exposure preferred). Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution and measurable impact. High emotional intelligence and ability to influence across diverse stakeholders. Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives. Strong analytical and financial acumen. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. Salary and Benefits
The annual salary range is $198,800 – $220,000 USD. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance; FSA/HSA with company contribution; 401(k) with company match; employee stock purchase program; life/AD&D; short- and long-term disability; paid time off; holidays; parental leave; identity theft protection; pet insurance; pre-paid legal insurance; back-up child and eldercare days; product discounts; and more. Pay may vary by geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. Our Culture and What We Offer
We strive for an Outrageously Extraordinary mindset, pushing beyond the bar to tackle the impossible and deliver bold results. We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and opportunities for personal and professional growth through high-impact learning programs. Our culture values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we support associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, with equity as a core component of SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja; Outrageously Extraordinary. EEO and Privacy
SharkNinja does 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 law. Reasonable accommodations are provided consistent with legislation and local law. For accommodations or privacy notices related to the candidate experience, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture.
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Chief of Staff to the CIO (Global) reports to the Chief Information Officer. Location: Onsite Needham, MA - Hybrid. The Global IT organization enables SharkNinja’s growth, innovation velocity, and global expansion. The Chief of Staff serves as an extension of the CIO, aligning, prioritizing, and executing across the IT leadership team and enterprise stakeholders. The role blends strategic thinking, operational execution, executive communication, and organizational effectiveness, ensuring strategic priorities translate into action with data-driven decisions and clear, fast IT execution. The candidate should embody the company’s Outrageously Extraordinary mindset and demonstrate Deep-Seated Confidence, Relentless Drive for Edge, and Progress over Perfection.
Responsibilities
Serve as strategic advisor and operational extension of the CIO, amplifying executive effectiveness and focus. Translate IT strategy into actionable priorities, roadmaps, operating rhythms, and measurable KPIs. Drive executive cadence: leadership meetings, QBRs, board materials, transformation reviews, and global communications. Ensure cross-functional alignment across IT sub-functions (Applications, Infrastructure, Data, Cybersecurity, PMO, Enterprise Architecture). Identify organizational friction, misalignment, and bottlenecks; proactively design solutions to accelerate performance. Partner with Finance and FP&A to align investment strategies with portfolio priorities and long-term objectives. Lead special strategic initiatives and breakthrough projects on behalf of the CIO. Oversee organizational health metrics including talent planning, succession planning, workforce planning, and capability development. Elevate executive storytelling — ensuring IT’s value creation is clearly articulated across the enterprise. Act as integrator and dot connector across global technology teams — reinforcing that Details Make the Difference. Drive a culture of accountability, speed, and disciplined execution — ensuring the organization is Rarely Satisfied. Qualifications
12–15+ years of experience in technology strategy, transformation leadership, consulting, or executive operations roles. Proven experience operating at the executive level within global, matrixed organizations. Strong understanding of enterprise technology landscapes (ERP, cloud, data platforms, digital commerce, cybersecurity). Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills (Board-level exposure preferred). Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution and measurable impact. High emotional intelligence and ability to influence across diverse stakeholders. Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives. Strong analytical and financial acumen. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. Salary and Benefits
The annual salary range is $198,800 – $220,000 USD. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance; FSA/HSA with company contribution; 401(k) with company match; employee stock purchase program; life/AD&D; short- and long-term disability; paid time off; holidays; parental leave; identity theft protection; pet insurance; pre-paid legal insurance; back-up child and eldercare days; product discounts; and more. Pay may vary by geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. Our Culture and What We Offer
We strive for an Outrageously Extraordinary mindset, pushing beyond the bar to tackle the impossible and deliver bold results. We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and opportunities for personal and professional growth through high-impact learning programs. Our culture values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we support associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, with equity as a core component of SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja; Outrageously Extraordinary. EEO and Privacy
SharkNinja does 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 law. Reasonable accommodations are provided consistent with legislation and local law. For accommodations or privacy notices related to the candidate experience, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture.
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