Deputy Head of Core Products

Social Discovery Group; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 70.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading social discovery company is seeking a Deputy Head of Core Products in Madrid. This role involves strategic product planning, financial management, and team leadership within a rapidly expanding technological environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive management experience, strong analytical skills, and a passion for creating innovative digital products.

Servicios

28 vacation days per year

7 wellness days per year

Fully covered health benefits

Reimbursement for workplace costs up to $1000

Bonuses for successful referrals

Formación

• 5+ years of C-level management in non-startup products.
• Experience in SQL and BI tools like Tableau and Superset.
• Fluent in Russian required.

Responsabilidades

• Develop product development strategies and market analysis.
• Manage financial aspects of the department, including budgeting.
• Lead and develop the team, setting measurable objectives.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Business Development

Educación

C-level management experience

Descripción del empleo

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Social Discovery Group (SDG) is the 3rd largest social discovery company in the world, uniting 60+ brands with 500 million users. We solve the problems of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection by transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. Our portfolio includes online communication platforms focusing on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming - Dating.com, DateMyAge, Cupid Media, Dil Mil, Kiseki, and others.

SDG invests in IT startups around the world. Our investments include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, Clubhouse, Woebot, Flure, Astry, Coursera, Academia.edu, and many others.

We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of 1200 professionals and digital nomads works all over the world.

Our teams of digital nomads work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Poland, Latvia, Serbia, Spain, Portugal, UAE, Israel, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and many other locations.

In August 2024, we achieved Great Place to Work US Certification! This achievement reflects our core belief that a truly exceptional workplace is built on trust, pride, and camaraderie—not just great perks.

We are looking for a Deputy Head of Core Products.

Your Main Tasks Will Be

• Developing product development strategies, setting short-term and long-term goals and plans. Evaluating market competition and trends to shape strategic plans;
• Managing financial aspects of the department, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. Assessing the financial effectiveness of strategies and initiatives;
• Organizing product production processes considering timelines, quality, and budget. Collaborating with development teams to ensure tasks are completed as planned;
• Developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote products in the market. Analyzing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and adjusting approaches as needed;
• Leading and developing the team, including hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating performance. Creating conditions for effective work and goal achievement.

We Expect From You

• 5+ years of C-level management in non-startup products;
• Deep understanding principles of business planning, budgeting, creating product strategies and roadmaps, optimizing internal processes and development management;
• Strong leadership qualities, proactive approach, and ability to take ownership of the final outcome;
• Perfect understanding of the principles of developing modern digital products;
• Strong analytical skills : experience in SQL and modern BI-systems (Superset, Metabase, Tableau);
• Ability to establish measurable objectives within a self-developed strategy;
• Proven track record of achieving outcomes in both direct and matrix organizational structures
• Fluent Russian is required for the role.

What Do We Offer

• REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full time;
• Vacation 28 calendar days per year;
• 7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;
• Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;
• Full payment for professional training, international conferences and meetings;
• Health benefits. If you are not eligible for Corporate Medical Insurance, the company will compensate up to $1000 gross per year per employee according to the paychecks. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance, or on doctor's fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);
• Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in the locations where we have offices or co-working. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;
• Internal gamified gratitude system : receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for time off, merch, team building activities, massage certificates, etc.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Product Management and Marketing

Software Development

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