Platform Engineering Product Director
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.
Job Title: Platform Engineering Product Director
Location: Needham, MA
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Senior Director, Enterprise Applications / Integration
Position Summary
SharkNinja is seeking a highly experienced and driven Platform Engineering Product Director to lead our enterprise integration strategy and middleware platforms across Oracle Fusion ERP and SCM ecosystems. This role will be responsible for owning the middleware product vision, driving business requirement discussions, architecting scalable integration solutions, and leading delivery execution through internal and external teams.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Oracle Fusion ERP & SCM, and EDI supply chain integrations, combined with strong product management capabilities and leadership experience. This role requires a self-motivated professional who thrives in cross-functional environments and can translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable integration solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Ownership
- Define and own the middleware and integration product roadmap aligned with SharkNinja’s digital transformation and enterprise systems strategy.
- Establish best practices, governance, and standards for enterprise integrations.
- Drive continuous improvement of integration platforms to enhance scalability, performance, reliability, and security.
- Evaluate emerging technologies including Oracle AI agents and AI-enabled integration capabilities to enhance automation and business value.
Business Engagement & Requirements Gathering
- Lead cross-functional workshops with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, EDI partners, 3PLs, Retail partners, and IT stakeholders.
- Drive business discussions to elicit requirements, identify process gaps, and propose integration-driven solutions.
- Translate business needs into detailed functional and technical integration designs.
- Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders on integration capabilities and digital enablement.
Solution Architecture & Delivery
- Architect end-to-end integration solutions using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC).
- Design integrations across Oracle Fusion ERP and SCM modules, including but not limited to:
- Order Management
- Inventory & Manufacturing
- Procurement
- Financials (AP, AR, GL)
- Oversee API design, event-driven integrations, file-based integrations, and real-time messaging patterns.
- Lead EDI integration strategy including common supply chain transactions (e.g., 850, 855, 856, 810, 940, 945, etc.).
- Ensure high availability, monitoring, logging, and performance optimization of integrations.
- Guide and oversee system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and production deployments.
Team Leadership & Vendor Management
- Guide and mentor a team of consultants, integration developers, and analysts.
- Provide architectural direction and quality oversight to implementation partners.
- Manage third-party vendors and offshore delivery teams.
- Establish clear delivery milestones, KPIs, and success metrics.
Industry & External Integration
- Manage integrations with 3PL providers, retail partners, marketplaces, and external logistics systems.
- Drive compliance with retail and EDI standards.
- Support global expansion initiatives and multi-country integration requirements.
Governance, Compliance & Security
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls and enterprise IT governance standards.
- Partner with security teams to ensure secure API management and data exchange.
- Implement monitoring frameworks and SLA tracking.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in middleware/integration roles.
- 5+ years in a Product Manager or Solution Lead capacity within enterprise IT or Consulting.
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)
- Oracle Fusion ERP and SCM
- Proven experience in EDI integrations within Supply Chain environments.
- Experience designing integrations with 3PL providers and retail trading partners.
- Strong understanding of REST/SOAP APIs, event-driven architecture, messaging queues, and file-based integrations.
- Experience leading cross-functional business discussions and translating requirements into scalable solutions.
- Demonstrated experience guiding and managing consulting teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Oracle AI agents, AI-powered automation, or Oracle AI solutions.
- Experience in consumer goods, retail, or high-growth product companies.
- Experience with global supply chain operations and multi-region deployments.
- Familiarity with API management platforms and integration governance frameworks.
- Experience with cloud-native integration patterns and microservices architecture.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
Core Competencies
- Strategic thinking with strong execution focus.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Self-motivated with strong ownership mindset.
- Strong documentation and presentation skills.
- High attention to detail with enterprise-level architectural thinking.
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
$170,000—$205,000 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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