VP of Product

We're on a mission to improve health through nutrition. 
 
At Simple, we believe that improving health through nutrition is the most effective way to make a positive impact on the world. There is strong evidence showing the connection between nutritional behaviors and future diseases, longevity and the quality of life. Effective interventions will allow people to live longer, healthier lives, and Simple is committed to making this a reality.
Simple is a successful mobile product that has a user base of over 15 million people and has over 100% year-over-year revenue growth. It helps people improve their nutritional habits through personalized programs, meal tracking, and health insights, which allows them to lead healthier and happier lives.
We are now embarking on an exciting new journey to create a groundbreaking AI-powered product that will revolutionize personalized nutrition, making it more engaging and enjoyable than ever before. As our VP of Product, you will play a pivotal role in shaping this vision into reality. Get more info on the website: https://simple.life/
 
In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and inspire a talented product team, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and make a lasting positive impact on the lives of millions of people worldwide. Join us in our mission to create a healthier, happier future for all through cutting-edge technology and innovative products!
 
Key Responsibilities:

 
Develop and implement a comprehensive product strategy to achieve the company's mission and vision.
 
Lead the product team, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management.
 
Collaborate closely with the CEO and other executive team members to align the product roadmap with the overall company strategy and objectives.
 
Continuously analyze market trends, user feedback, and competitor activities to identify new product opportunities and enhancements.
 
Drive the end-to-end product development process, from ideation and validation to launch and ongoing management.
 
Work with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, data, and marketing, to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery.
 
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success, making data-driven decisions to optimize and improve the app experience.
 
Build strong relationships with key partners and stakeholders, representing Simple in external meetings and industry events.
 
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity within the product team and across the organization.


Experience and Qualifications:

 
Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.
 
10+ years of product management experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
 
Demonstrated success in driving the development and launch of consumer-facing mobile apps, preferably in the health, wellness, or fitness industry.
 
Strong understanding of user-centered design and experience working with UX/UI design teams.
 
Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced, agile environment.
 
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of making data-driven decisions.
 
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
 
Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
 
Passion for health, wellness, and making a positive impact on people's lives.
 
Fluent in written and spoken English.

 
Why you might be excited about us:

 
You will help people improve their health and lives through nutrition.
 
Open-minded teams, a welcoming and inclusive company culture, plus the opportunity to make a real difference with a game-changing health tech product. You can directly influence the product and its metrics;
 
A competitive salary package based on your unique expertise, skillset, and impact on the product;
 
A stock option plan for every employee. When Simple does well, everyone wins;
 
The opportunity to work on an amazing mobile product with strong growth
 
Remote, in-office, and hybrid options (at select global locations) − we care how well you work, not where you’re at
 
Top technical equipment − basically, whatever you need to be happy and productive
 
Health insurance and life assurance, plus relocation programs

 
About our values: 

 
Think deeper: We understand that in order to grow we need to make all our decisions reality-based and change our opinion based on what we learn. We appreciate data coming in various forms – quantitative and qualitative, feedback from users and colleagues, and strong and weak signals.We treat data as the main source for leveraging insights and expect people at every level to have conversations that start with data. 
 
Focus on impact: Results and speed matter. When we are competing to become an A-player in the digital health market, we don’t have the luxury of deliberation. We need to make decisions and changes quickly and, swiftly learn from our mistakes.We prioritize what will have the greatest impact and aren’t distracted by anything else. We create products that benefit users while we are meeting our metrics.
 
Take ownership: We seek to improve all facets of our company even in ways beyond our job description. We seek and take responsibility for our actions and their impact. We value and set high expectations for our own work so that it can add to the overall quality and innovation results of the team. Each one of us is empowered to make this company a success, take the lead to resolve disagreements and systemic issues.
 
Push the limits: We encourage our team to explore new ideas, challenge conventional thinking, and continuously improve work. This mindset can lead to breakthroughs in product development, improved operational efficiency, and increased competitiveness in the market. We believe that a culture and mindset of constantly striving to exceed existing standards, boundaries, or expectations that include innovation, experimentation, and a willingness to take risks, can bring us success. We don't accept what someone says as truth if we disagree with it, no matter what authority that person has in the company and express ourselves directly, not through back channels. We challenge ideas, from policy to product decisions, and always seek to understand the reason behind what we do.
 
Be a Championship Team: As a part of the championship team, you must improve your own performance constantly also know your teammates, their talents and skills and be focused on a common goal and how to achieve it together. We hold each other accountable for our contribution to the shared success or failure, and we constantly look for ways to help our colleagues to improve and for us to perform better as a team. We collaborate within the team in order to compete with challengers in the outside world. We build relationships of trust. We provide our teammates with the autonomy and support they need to deliver their part of the goal.