General Manager, Consumer Utility Apps

Mode.Inc; United States; Remote; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Mode.Inc is seeking a senior leader to own the business P&L and drive growth for our VPN and privacy products. You will set the growth strategy and product direction in partnership with Product and Engineering, and build a high-impact, cross-functional team.

You will integrate the VPN business into Mode's shared-services ecosystem and push monetization through data-driven decisions. Required: 8+ years in consumer tech, proven P&L ownership, strong analytical skills, and AI fluency.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in consumer tech, mobile apps, SaaS, or subscriptions.
• Proven P&L ownership with revenue and profitability accountability.
• Deep understanding of mobile economics (LTV, CAC, ROAS, retention).
• Experience building and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills.
• Experience with VPN, cybersecurity, or privacy products preferred.
• High AI fluency and using AI to improve effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Own the business P&L, including revenue, operating expenses, and EBITDA.
• Set the growth strategy and product direction in partnership with Product and Engineering.
• Drive growth and monetization outcomes by partnering with User Acquisition and Monetization teams.
• Build and lead the core business unit team, including Product and Engineering talent.
• Integrate the VPN business into Mode's shared-service ecosystem.
• Utilize AI and automation to optimize business operations and decision-making.

Skills

P&L ownership

Growth strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

AI fluency

VPN/cybersecurity knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities

• Own the business P&L, including revenue, operating expenses, and EBITDA
• Set the growth strategy and product direction in partnership with Product and Engineering
• Drive growth and monetization outcomes by partnering with shared User Acquisition and Monetization teams
• Build and lead the core business unit team, including Product and Engineering talent
• Integrate the VPN business into Mode's shared-service ecosystem
• Utilize AI and automation to optimize business operations and decision-making

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in consumer technology, mobile apps, SaaS, or subscriptions
• Proven track record of P&L ownership and accountability for revenue/profitability
• Deep understanding of mobile economics (LTV, CAC, ROAS, retention, etc.)
• Experience building and leading cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and commercial skills
• Experience with VPN, cybersecurity, or privacy products is strongly preferred
• High AI fluency and a habit of using AI to improve effectiveness

About the Company

Mode is an AI-native company focused on building high-leverage, high-growth consumer products.