Principal Program Manager, Tinder
Core Product
$211.5-230k
3 days a week in office
Swipe-based dating app
Job no longer available
Swipe-based dating app
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$211.5-230k
3 days a week in office
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To power and inspire realconnectionsby making meeting easy and fun for every new generation of singles.
Role
Who you are
- 8-10 years of experience in Technical Program Management or Product Operations
- Experience with collaboration management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Google Suite, Figma, and Miro
- Strong experience in building PDLC and SDLC processes
- Ability to build strong relationships across multifunctional organizations, including Leaders from Design, Engineering, and Product teams
- Excellent communication skills and encourages constructive 360 feedback
- Expertise in agile methodologies for delivery management and software development best practices
- Understanding trade-offs pertaining to the needs of the business, member experience, and execution timelines
- Experience delivering high-visibility, major cross-functional initiatives on a large-scale platform
- Empathic leadership style that fosters a culture of continuous improvement and empowers innovative ideas across the entire team
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, identifying gaps from a solutions-focused perspective, and driving clarity in complex opportunities
What the job involves
- As the Principal Program Manager for Tinder's Core product, you will drive strategic alignment across the Product, Design, and Engineering teams dedicated to the seamless execution of Tinder’s Core Product Roadmap
- You will be a pivotal leader in the Product Development Lifecycle as we continuously innovate, refine, and optimize our Core Product portfolio to anticipate the evolving needs of our expansive global members
- Lead and develop a growing team towards enhancing Tinder's flagship offerings within the Core Product Team
- Partner across Product, Design, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless execution of projects
- Drive the implementation of best practices, building and implementing continuous improvement frameworks and operational excellence
- Provide leadership and guidance to the team, empowering them to deliver high-quality products that exceed user expectations
- Own strategic alignment and engagement with key team members, resource management, risk management, communication models, and execution against commitments
- Be the subject matter expert of Tinder’s Product Development Lifecycle Process (PDLC) and support the team through education and rollout
- Drive the team to deliver high-value product features that drive value for members and the business
Our take
In today's society, online communication is rapidly replacing face-to-face interaction across various aspects of life, including professional, platonic, and even romantic relationships. Dating apps like Tinder, with their quick sing-ups and swipe-based interface, have revolutionized the way people connect.
Tinder's innovative approach has significantly reduced the social stigma associated with online dating. This, coupled with the global rise of smartphones, has created a strong tailwind for the app. However, Tinder faces new challenges from competitors like Hinge, Bumble, and Thursday, who all capitalize on similar "swipe-based" mechanics, potentially attracting users away from the platform.
To address this, Tinder is actively seeking ways to reinvent its core product. The company is exploring the development of "Tinderverse", a shared virtual reality experience. Additionally, it is testing "Tinder Coins", an in-app currency earned through positive user behavior, allowing access to premium features. These initiatives demonstrate Tinder's commitment to remaining at the forefront of the ever-evolving online dating landscape.
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Company benefits
- Mind & Body: Take care of yourself with benefits to keep you physically and mentally healthy.
- Company Perks: As winners of Comparably’s 2022 Best Company Perks and Benefits Award, we’re proud to say we provide perks that make a difference
- Life @ Tinder: We support each other— from informal check-ins to snacks + catered lunches at HQ to the flexibility to take time off when you need it
Company HQ
Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, CA
Leadership
Jonathan Badeen
(Co-Founder)Previously Director of Design at Casting Networks before starting Tinder in 2012. Served as the Chief Strategy Officer at Tinder from 2016 to 2022.
Sean Rad
(Co-Founder)Received an honorary degree from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. Founder of Rad Fund.
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