Program Manager, Global Mobility & Immigration

About this role

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 Overview:

The Program Manager, Global Mobility & Immigration will lead the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of SharkNinja’s global mobility and immigration programs, supporting employees across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Reporting to the VP, Total Rewards, this role serves as the primary operational and strategic partner for employees, managers, immigration counsel, HR, Legal, Compensation, Payroll, Finance, and business leaders.

As part of the Global Total Rewards organization, you will help create a seamless, intuitive, and compliant experience for employees navigating international mobility and immigration. The Program Manager, Global Mobility & Immigration balances operational excellence with strategic program execution, ensuring global mobility and immigration programs scale with SharkNinja’s rapid growth while delivering an exceptional employee experience.

Leveraging AI, automation, analytics, and technology, you will continuously improve operational efficiency, simplify complex global mobility processes, strengthen compliance, and deliver a 5-star employee experience . You will partner across functions to optimize policies, processes, and vendor relationships while identifying innovative, scalable, and cost-effective solutions that support both employees and the business.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end global mobility and immigration programs supporting employees across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, ensuring a seamless employee experience and strong regulatory compliance.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees, managers, immigration counsel, and internal stakeholders regarding global mobility and immigration matters.

• Act as the subject matter expert for U.S. and Canadian employment-based immigration while partnering with external immigration counsel to support immigration matters across EMEA and APAC.

• Manage employment-based immigration programs including visa sponsorship, renewals, permanent residence processes, work authorization, compliance activities, and case management.

• Partner closely with HR, Compensation, Payroll, Legal, Finance, and business leaders to ensure mobility and immigration activities align with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and employee needs.

• Provide consultation and guidance on complex global mobility and immigration matters, including policy interpretation, assignment structures, employee scenarios, relocation support, and cross-border employment considerations.

• Support global mobility program administration, including cost projections, assignment documentation, policy consultation, vendor coordination, and international immigration support.

• Develop, implement, and maintain Global Mobility and Immigration policies, governance standards, compliance frameworks, and operational procedures that support globally mobile employees.

• Lead and support process optimization initiatives by leveraging AI, automation, digital tools, and technology to simplify workflows, reduce administrative complexity, improve operational efficiency, and build scalable global programs.

• Continuously evaluate the employee journey across mobility and immigration programs, identifying opportunities to improve the employee experience while balancing compliance, operational excellence, and cost effectiveness.

• Partner with the Total Rewards Workforce Intelligence team to identify , interpret, and leverage mobility and immigration data and insights that support business decisions, compliance monitoring, employee experience, and program effectiveness.

• Utilize program metrics and analytics to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and cost drivers, providing recommendations that strengthen compliance, improve operational effectiveness, and enhance the overall employee experience.

• Build and manage strategic partnerships with external immigration counsel, mobility providers, relocation vendors, and other partners, establishing service expectations, driving accountability, and continuously improving service delivery.

• Monitor global immigration legislation, mobility trends, emerging technologies, and AI capabilities to proactively recommend innovative, scalable, and cost-effective program enhancements.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by challenging existing processes, embracing innovation, and delivering operational excellence that supports SharkNinja’s continued global growth.

• Demonstrate SharkNinja’s leadership principles by being Rarely Satisfied , Communicating for Impact , and recognizing that Winning is a Team Sport .

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required ; Global Mobility Specialist (GMS), SHRM, SPHR, or related certifications are preferred.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in Global Mobility, Immigration, Global HR Operations, Total Rewards, or a related HR discipline.

• Demonstrated experience managing global mobility and immig

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