Program Manager, Mode Mobile
Mergers & Acquisitions and Integration
We provide individual bonuses in accordance with our Company Bonus Program and equity
User rewarding software solution
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User rewarding software solution
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
We provide individual bonuses in accordance with our Company Bonus Program and equity
21-100 employees
Company mission
To enable budget-conscious consumers to earn additional income from their everyday habits.
Role
Who you are
- This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-intensive environment and is excited by the opportunity to help build the foundation of Mode Mobile’s M&A capability
- 3+ years of proven experience in project management, operations, or M&A support (tech, mobile, or high-growth startup environments preferred)
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and follow-through
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects and timelines
- Proficiency with spreadsheets (Google Sheets/Excel), project management tools (e.g., Asana, Notion, Airtable), and virtual collaboration platforms
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working independently and handling sensitive information with discretion
- Prior experience supporting M&A, integration, or startup deal execution
- Prior experience in B2C Apps and/or ad-centric business models is a strong plus
- Alignment with our core values:
- Accountable: You take ownership of your responsibilities, demonstrating trustworthiness and self-discipline. You are consistent in your work, transparent in your actions, and communicate effectively. You follow through on commitments and strive for continuous improvement
- Action-driven: Identify what is most important, agree on scope, execute in a timely manner, and drive the greatest impact. You take initiative, roll up your sleeves, and get things done
- Caring: You genuinely care about yourself and others, our business and craft, our mission and vision, and are passionate in heart and mind. You understand the importance of our team and strive to create a positive, supportive work environment
- Curious: You focus on the ‘why,’ learn and expand your knowledge, explore new ideas, and generally make things better. You're a lifelong learner with a thirst for knowledge and a constant desire to improve
- Thorough: Your work is thoughtful, impactful, timely, accurate, and complete. You pay attention to detail, are meticulous, and ensure quality work and compliance
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Program Manager - M&A & Integration to support and drive Mode Mobile’s mergers and acquisitions activity from pipeline management to post-acquisition integration
- This newly created role will support strategic growth initiatives by managing M&A administration, coordinating due diligence, maintaining our target tracking system, and leading cross-functional integration efforts
- M&A Pipeline Support (Short-Term):
- Build and maintain a structured M&A database tracker with key data points on all acquisition targets
- Organize and centralize due diligence materials for each target, including financial, legal, technical, and operational documents
- Collaborate with the CFO and team to evaluate key metrics for each potential acquisition (e.g., user growth, revenue, retention, CAC/LTV, ROAS)
- Track and manage follow-ups and communications with acquisition targets, coordinating internally and externally to ensure timely next steps
- Support the development of Letters of Intent (LOIs) for selected targets, compiling information and drafting sections in collaboration with legal and finance
- Facilitate the transfer of developer accounts on Google Play and Apple App Store post-acquisition, ensuring proper documentation and access control
- Assist with the setup of ad monetization accounts (e.g., AdMob, AppLovin, Meta, etc.) for newly acquired apps
- Integration Management (Ongoing / Long-Term):
- Create and manage detailed post-merger integration (PMI) plans across key functions (HR, finance, engineering, legal, product, marketing)
- Drive integration project timelines, identify risks, manage dependencies, and ensure accountability across stakeholders
- Support the onboarding of acquired teams or contractors, ensuring alignment with Mode Mobile’s systems, values, and goals
- Track integration KPIs, milestones, and lessons learned to improve future acquisition playbooks
- Coordinate with product and engineering to consolidate data systems, platforms, or infrastructure post-acquisition where needed
- Maintain a central source of truth for all integration activities, reporting progress regularly to the CFO and executive team
- Strategic Contribution:
- Recommend tools and workflows to streamline M&A processes (e.g., CRM for targets, document management systems, tracking templates)
- Help define and institutionalize repeatable playbooks and templates for evaluating, acquiring, and integrating mobile app businesses
- Monitor market trends and competitor acquisitions for insights and benchmarks
Our take
Mode Mobile delivers a pioneering approach to gamification in its flagship product, Mode Earn Phone, as well as its rewards-based Mode Earn App. Customers can acquire this smartphone at a budget-friendly price point, allowing them to utilize it as they would any other mobile device while also offering the potential to earn upwards of $1,000 annually through various interactive methods.
In a digital environment increasingly saturated with gamified applications, Mode Mobile has set itself apart by applying this concept to an entire mobile device. Since its inception in 2020, the company has rapidly attracted a substantial user base, numbering in the millions. The trajectory of its user base growth is closely watched, as it presents a groundbreaking shift in the way mobile devices are used and valued.
While Mode Mobile's strategy may raise eyebrows due to its potential to further increase mobile device usage and data entry, proponents argue that given the extensive time users spend on their devices and the wealth of data generated, it's a logical step to leverage these activities for financial gain. With a strong start, Mode Mobile can gear up to expand its team and introduce additional products, setting sights on disrupting the entire mobile market.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-26% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
May 2025
$1m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $1m
Company benefits
- We are a 100% remote-first, global company
- We offer generous perks & benefits to team members
- Participation in the Company's equity and token plan (for full-time team members)
- We provide individual bonuses in accordance with our Company Bonus Program
- Work with energetic, passionate, and results-driven people
- Celebrate team members' personal & work milestones
- Remote social activities, including virtual coffee buddies
- Bonus.ly - we use Bonusly as a way to recognize and reward team members for their hard work and commitment
- Weekly Wednesday Get Stuff Done Days (No Meetings)
- Open PTO and generous Company Holidays (for full-time team members)
- 10 annual Wellness Fridays
Company HQ
Near North, Chicago, IL
Leadership
Dan Novaes
(Co-Founder & CEO)Co-founded and was CEO of app solutions company MobileX Labs, as well as Nativ Mobile, a mobile app and game builder that powers the Mobile Earn Rewards app. Contributor to Forbes, Inc., and Entrepreneur Media.
Kiran Panesar
(Co-Founder & CTO)Product & Engineering Specialist. Co-founded MobileX Labs and Native Mobile with Dan Novaes.
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