SharkNinja APAC 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. It operates two trusted global brands: Shark and Ninja.
At SharkNinja APAC, 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.
SharkNinja APAC is rapidly expanding, driven by strong innovation and unprecedented growth over the past 5 years. As we continue to grow, we require APAC based product development capabilities.
Position Overview
As the APAC Learning & Development Lead, you will design and execute the regional capability-building agenda that accelerates business growth. This role shapes leadership, talent development, functional capability, onboarding excellence, and future-skills readiness across a rapidly scaling, innovation-driven consumer business.
You will partner closely with HR team and business leaders to build an integrated L&D ecosystem that is scalable, and meet APAC local market needs.
Responsibilities
Leadership Development & Talent Pipeline
Design and deliver leadership development programs for first-line leaders through senior leaders.
Lead succession planning development actions and create targeted pathways for high-potential talent.
Introduce and manage talent programs.
Drive a coaching and continuous-feedback culture across the region.
Functional Capability Building
Identify functional capability gaps and build academies (Sales Excellence, Marketing, Digital, Supply Chain etc.).
Talent, Culture & Onboarding
Enhance onboarding experience across all APAC markets for faster ramp-up.
Embed company culture, values, and leadership behaviors into all learning journeys.
Support talent reviews and partner with HRBPs on individualized development plans.
Program Design & Delivery
Develop or curate learning content.
Facilitate key sessions and manage regional vendors and curriculum partners.
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with country HR leads, business leaders for excellent execution.
Influence leadership to prioritize learning and people capability investment.
Data, Insights & Impact
Track metrics such as capability lift, program adoption, completion, engagement, and onboarding KPIs.
Use data and feedback to continuously refine programs.
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field.
8–12 years of L&D experience, including regional responsibilities.
Strong track record in designing and delivering leadership and functional capability programs.
Experience supporting high-growth, fast-paced organizations.
Skilled facilitator with strong instructional design capabilities.
Proficiency with digital learning platforms (LMS, LXP) and blended learning methodologies.
Strong stakeholder management across diverse APAC cultures.
Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution ability.
Personal Attributes
Agile, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-growing, high-ambiguity environment.
Strong relationship-builder across levels and markets.
Curious, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement.
High credibility, maturity, and ability to influence senior leadership.
Skills & Competencies
Learning Strategy & Architecture
Leadership Development & Coaching
Instructional Design & Facilitation
Commercial Acumen (Consumer Industry preferred)
Project & Program Management
Digital Learning & Technology Adoption
Data-Driven Decision Making
Cross-Cultural Influence & Communication
Your role in leading our Success Drivers & representing our unique Mindset:
Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE,”
Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT.”
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Our mission to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world allows our employees to be thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers, makers of things they love.
SharkNinja is expanding our APAC business and scaling it rapidly. Our two brands, Shark, and Ninja, have enjoyed unprecedented growth in the past 5 years, driven mainly by the very strong innovation pipeline on both brands. Given this success in our existing markets, Shark Ninja has embarked on a bold plan for growing APAC business, in which Singapore plays a critical role.