Senior Product Manager, Grindr
Monetization
$120-180k
Plus equity and bonus. Salary dependent on location
More information about location
2 days a week in office
Social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people
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Social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$120-180k
Plus equity and bonus. Salary dependent on location
More information about location
2 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make the world where the lives of our global community are free, equal, and just.
Role
Who you are
- 6+ years’ experience as a product manager, preferably in a consumer-facing subscription based business
- Solid understanding of the dynamics of subscription revenue generation, acquisition, conversion and retention models
- Proven track record for leading monetization initiatives from ideation to launch
- Ability to identify challenges and creatively find solutions that align with business objectives and user needs
- Experience with A/B testing, user research, and other methodologies to optimize monetization strategies
- Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and interpret data to inform decisions, understand the user behavior and measure revenue opportunities/impact
- Excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Strong understanding of product management methodologies, including market research, ideation, user testing, and agile development
What the job involves
- Joining Grindr as a Senior Product Manager for Monetization presents a pivotal opportunity to shape and elevate our leading GBTQ+ social networking platform
- Your role will be central to driving revenue growth by crafting insightful product strategies, orchestrating cross-functional collaboration, and enriching user experiences through innovative monetization features and optimizations
- With millions of users relying on our platform, your contributions will directly impact and empower our community. This role offers an exhilarating opportunity to drive innovation, while making a positive impact within both the GBTQ+ community and our business endeavors
- At Grindr, we operate in Grindr Mode. Moderately hardcore day to day, truly hardcore when it counts. It’s about doing great work without burning out. Outcomes over outputs. Smart, driven people who raise your bar, with room to live full lives
- Define and execute the product roadmap to drive monetization strategies that align with the company's strategic goals and user needs
- Collaborate and lead cross-functional teams to prioritize features, establish project timelines, and ensure successful product delivery
- Design, implement and measure multivariate A/B tests to show incremental impact across new features and optimize current features
- Monitor key product metrics and iterate on features to optimize user experiences, specifically focusing on enhancing the purchase funnel for improved conversion rates and revenue generation
- Communicate and present to effectively collaborate and align with cross-functional teams and stakeholders towards monetization goals
Our take
Grindr stands out as one of the foremost dating platforms, recognized for its role in fostering connections within the LGBT+ community. Initially conceived as a dating app tailored to gay men - an innovative concept at its inception - the company has evolved to embrace a broader spectrum of identities, proudly positioning itself as "the world's largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people".
Offering a complimentary version alongside premium subscription tiers like "Grindr Xtra" and "Grindr Unlimited", Grindr follows the familiar model of many social and dating applications, Despite facing competition from platforms such as Jack'd and Scruff, Grindr maintains its prominence within the market.
In the dynamic landscape of digital connections, Grindr's evolution from a niche dating service to a comprehensive LGBT+ networking hub underscores its enduring relevance. As it navigates the challenges of fierce competition, Grinder remains a pivotal space for individuals to forge meaningful connections and cultivate community within the LGBT+ space.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jan 2016
$93m
LATE VC
Total funding: $93m
Company benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees
- 401k Matching (up to 6%)
- Flexible PTO, sick-time, holidays, and two company wide shut-down weeks + an annual travel and leisure stipend
- Equity for all employees
- Monthly lifestyle stipend for food and wellness as well as fully catered onsite breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Community projects and charitable giving stipend to support LGBTQ+ non-profit organizations alongside Grindr for Equality
- Gender Affirmation Fund for transgender and gender non-conforming employees
- Queer-inclusive health benefits including LGBTQ consultative healthcare and expanded HRT shipped directly to employees in eligible states
- Monthly commuter stipend to get you to and from the office on in-person collaboration days
Company HQ
Central LA, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
George Arison
(CEO)Former Product Manager at Google. They are a founding member of Shift. They took over the role of CEO at Grindr from Jeff Bonforte in October 2022.
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