Lead global media investment strategy and governance managing enterprise marketing budgets agency and platform partnerships and agile investment operating models. Drive ROI-focused allocation partner with Finance and Commercial teams pilot ad tech and new platforms and lead a global media investment team to present performance insights to executive leadership.

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 4100 associates the company's products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.
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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 3600+ associates the company's products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.
Overview
As the Sr Director Global Media Investment Strategy you will own and architect the global investment framework that powers SharkNinja's media engine. This is a high-impact leadership role for a financially rigorous strategically minded leader who can drive enterprise-level investment governance while enabling agile performance-based decision-making at scale.
You will establish the standards systems and partnerships that ensure every media dollar is allocated with precision and accountability. Working across enterprise functions and global markets you will translate investment intelligence into competitive advantage for SharkNinja.
Responsibilities
Investment Management & Governance

• Own and manage the global marketing and media budget ensuring optimal allocation across enterprise priorities seasonal initiatives and core business drivers.

• Define and lead a globally consistent investment governance model enabling transparency accountability and performance tracking.

• Design and implement an agile investment operating model that enables real-time decisioning based on performance signals.

• Partner with Finance and Commercial teams to align investment with revenue-driving priorities.

Enterprise Partnerships & Agency Management

• Lead enterprise-level partnerships including DAAs JBPs and strategic platform agreements.

• Oversee global agency contracts and negotiations to unlock efficiencies and value-added opportunities.

• Standardize tools processes and reporting frameworks to enhance investment efficiency and scalability.

• Uncover and unlock incremental business value through media partnerships.

Innovation & Future Readiness

• Stay ahead of media trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and future-proof media investment.

• Pilot new platforms new first to market opportunities and ad tech solutions to expand reach and engagement

• Lead media transformation initiatives that enhance agility efficiency and impact.

• Uncover and unlock incremental business value through media partnerships

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the primary media investment lead across internal teams including Marketing Social Finance and Commercial

• Build a global investment leadership framework while connecting and integrating the local teams to ensure consistency accuracy and market nuance.

• Collaborate with in-house and external partners to ensure seamless execution of enterprise investment strategies.

Team Leadership & Influence

• Lead and mentor a high-performing global media investment team fostering a culture of collaboration creativity and accountability.

• Act as a key member of the senior media leadership team providing expert investment insights to guide strategic decisions.

• Present investment strategies and performance updates to executive leadership with clarity and influence.

What You'll Bring
Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in media investment financial planning or marketing operations-ideally in product technology CPG or high-growth consumer categories.

• Proven track record managing large global budgets and driving ROI improvements.

• Experience building agile investment models and dynamic budget frameworks.

• Strong financial acumen including forecasting ROI modeling and performance measurement.

• Expertise in agency management contract negotiation and enterprise partnerships.

• Experience in multinational matrixed organizations with a proven ability to drive operational transformation.

• Exceptional leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.

• A passion for innovation a bias for action and a track record of driving measurable business growth through media investment.

Experience:

• Global budget oversight at a Fortune 500 or high-growth brand.

• Led investment governance or transformation at scale - e.g. implementing global budgeting systems consolidating agency relationships and building JBPs.

• Demonstrated success in driving measurable business impact through media investment optimization.

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market skills education experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts (HSA) 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 back-up child and eldercare days product discounts referral bonus program and more.
Pay Range
$183500-$281400 USD
Our Culture
At SharkNinja we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible push boundaries and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance retirement plans paid time off employee stock purchase options wellness programs SharkNinja product discounts and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.
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.
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