Talent Acceleration Manager

Job Overview
As a Manager, Talent Acceleration (tX) / Talent Development, you’ll play a key role in bringing our talent, learning, and culture programs to life. This is a hands‑on role focused on execution – turning ideas into well‑run, high‑impact experiences that help our teams grow, perform, and stay connected to what makes us unique.

Based in our Needham, MA headquarters and reporting to the Director of Talent Acceleration, you’ll manage the day‑to‑day delivery of key initiatives. The Manager will translate priorities into clear plans, keep programs running smoothly, and provide insights that help us continuously improve.

Responsibilities

Run the day‑to‑day execution of Talent Acceleration / Talent Development programs across learning, leadership, performance, and culture

Turn priorities into clear plans – building timelines, workflows, and tracking progress

Manage multiple programs at once, keeping everything organized and on track

Coordinate logistics and systems behind programs (e.g. onboarding, sessions, tools, communications)

Create and maintain playbooks, guides, and documentation so programs can scale

Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to embed programs into how teams work

Provide regular updates and insights on progress, impact, and opportunities to improve

Spot risks or roadblocks early and elevate when needed

Work closely with the Director of Talent Acceleration to align on priorities, trade‑offs, and execution decisions

Support and guide program resources (e.g. Co‑op and LMS contractor) on day‑to‑day work

Use feedback and data to continuously improve the experience and effectiveness of programs

Qualifications

~5+ years of experience in talent development, learning, HR, consulting, or related fields

Strong project/program management skills – you know how to keep things moving and organized

Ability to turn ideas into action, building clear plans and executing against them

Experience running programs or initiatives end‑to‑end (logistics, stakeholders, tracking, follow‑through)

Comfort working with data to understand what’s working and where to improveStrong communication skills – you can keep stakeholders informed and aligned

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

A collaborative mindset and ability to build strong working relationships

Attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over your work

Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset

Who Thrives Here?

You don’t wait for permission – you see a challenge and own it.

You embrace discomfort – growth happens on the edge of possibility.

You don’t just do your job – you redefine what’s possible.

You play to win – repeatedly. Winning today fuels winning tomorrow.

You thrive on unvarnished feedback – it fuels your growth.

You ask, “How can we make this happen – faster, bigger, better?”

You have an insatiable curiosity for differentiated hard‑to‑replicate insights.

You execute with urgency, rapidly iterating, identifying gaps, and pivoting.

You persist through adversity, relentlessly driving results.

Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is $125,000—$152,700 USD.

Benefits
The Company offers medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts 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, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre‑paid legal insurance, backup child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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. We 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 People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com.

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