Head of Product

Join to apply for the Head of Product role at YuboWho We AreYubo is the Social Discovery app to make new friends and hang out online. By eliminating likes and follows, we empower our users to create genuine connections and show up as their true selves. We’ve pioneered a new way for Gen Z to socialize online, and with millions of active users, our goal is to redefine how we connect today and tomorrow. Our team is international, multicultural and deeply committed to its mission. As the leading platform to socialize online, we have a special responsibility to build a safe digital space for our community. Safety is embedded in our DNA, and our proactive approach focuses on user protection, support, and education. We also work closely with the broader technology industry to share our knowledge and NGOs create industry-leading child protection standards. Join us in this exciting journey and help us shape the future of social interactionsAbout This RoleWhy now?We’ve just transitioned to a squad-based organisation built around six specialised squads: Growth, Monetisation, Trust & Safety, Data Platform, Mobile Experience, and Infrastructure & Reliability. To keep execution fast and outcome-driven across these squads, we’re opening a Head of Product role.Where you sit.Reporting to the CTPO, you will help build and lead a team of 6 Product Managers (2 already at Yubo, 1 recently hired, and 3 yet to recruit) embedded across the squads above. You’ll own the entire product life-cycle, from discovery to delivery, while shaping company-wide strategy alongside the executive team.Your ResponsibilitiesChampion outcome-driven roadmaps: define squad missions & KPIs, make sure each PM fully owns a problem space and validates the solution’s value, feasibility and impact before any build begins.Institutionalise a rigorous discovery → delivery operating system: roll out a structured discovery framework (interviews, prototyping, testing) and keep refining sprint planning, product reviews and OKR tracking so squads ship the right things, fast.Coach and grow the PM team: hire and onboard talent, redesign the leveling framework, craft clear career paths and provide ongoing mentorship and feedback to at least seven PMs.Orchestrate cross-functional execution & storytelling: align Engineering, Design, Data and Business stakeholders around one plan, maintain crisp documentation and narrative that keep everyone focused on outcomes.Measure what matters & course-correct: track product KPIs, ensure quality, diagnose gaps quickly and pivot when outcomes (not just outputs) fall short.Our technical environment / Tools we useSquad-based, continuous discovery & iterative delivery modelNotion for roadmaps & specsAnalytics / experimentation: Amplitude, Looker, dbt, AirflowDesign & prototyping: FigmaWho You Are8–10 years+ in Product Management with at least one consumer-tech scale-up (50–300 people).4 years+ of direct experience managing Product Managers (teams of 3 PMs or more), with a track record of developing talent and scaling product organisations.Proven success working in cross-functional, squad-based organisations and in fast-paced, iterative cultures.Mastery of product discovery techniques, KPI definition & tracking, and writing strategic product narratives.Skilled at instituting company-wide processes, aligning stakeholders, and coaching PMs through feedback and mentorship.Outstanding strategic thinking, user empathy, storytelling, and decision-making under ambiguity.Tool-savvy (Notion, Jira, Looker, Amplitude) and comfortable balancing growth, monetisation, user delight and trust & safety.The recruitment processPhone screen with a TAMFirst interview with CTPOTechnical test and debriefCulture Fit interviewsWhat We OfferA highly competitive salary range as well as equity in the companyA highly flexible remote work policy, 2 days at the office per month, with monthly team events for all Europe-based employees.We also cover fees for external professional events and meetups (Android Makers, etc…)Great health insurance coverage for both you and your family by Alan, fully paid for by YuboNumerous benefits for parents: additional parental leave, easy access to nurseries and daycare facilities in France.Our ValuesJoin Yubo and help shape the future of Social Discovery while enjoying a culture that values flexibility, well-being, and impact.Here’s How We Live Our Mission Every DayYou own the impact: Step up, adapt, and make it matterUnconventionally Smart: Hack with intent, borrow smart, build betterBe Bold & Resilient: Raise your head, break barriers, keep moving forwardOne team, one mission: No egos, no passengers, just shared winsTrust & Flexibility: Our hybrid model calls for only two office days a month; the rest is up to the rhythm that works best for you.Enjoy Top-notch BenefitsCulture Is Central At Yubo, Hence The Numerous BenefitsCool Workplace: enjoy our amazing Parisian office and our many hybrid work optionsTeam Activities: participate in get-togethers, events, and team-building activitiesFamily-Friendly: we support parents with childcare options and family-friendly policiesWellness Programs: benefit from comprehensive health insurance, wellness programs, sports classes, and mental well-being initiativesOur approach to privacy & safetyAs part of your role, you may handle tools and features involving personal data. We expect all employees to demonstrate strong awareness of privacy and safety issues, and to actively support our Privacy & Safety by Design efforts. #J-18808-Ljbffr