VP of Product

Company Description: Alura is a members-only dating app designed for exceptional daters who value curated, high-quality connections. Prospective members apply through an AI-driven conversation and, once accepted, become discoverable to independent matchmakers who use Alura's platform to find matches for their private clients. Introductions through Alura are always free for members, reinforcing a focus on experience over transactions. The company is currently accepting applications in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York, positioning itself at the center of major urban dating markets. Alura combines technology and human expertise to create a modern, concierge-style dating experience.

Role Description: The VP of Product is a full-time, on-site role based in New York, NY, responsible for defining and executing Alura's product vision and strategy. This role oversees the end-to-end product lifecycle, from discovery and ideation through development, launch, and iteration, ensuring alignment with business goals and member needs. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading product roadmapping, setting priorities, and collaborating with engineering, design, data, operations, and matchmaking teams to deliver high-impact features. The VP of Product will analyze user behavior and performance metrics to inform decisions, refine the product experience, and drive growth, engagement, and retention. This leader will also build and mentor a high-performing product organization, introduce best practices, and champion a data-informed, user-centric culture across the company.

Qualifications: 10+ years in product management, including senior leadership Candidates should possess strong product strategy and product management skills, including experience owning vision, roadmap, and execution in consumer-facing products. Candidates should possess advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, define metrics, and make evidence-based decisions. Candidates should possess product development experience, including working closely with engineering and design teams to ship and iterate on features. Candidates should possess cross-functional team leadership capabilities, with a track record of influencing stakeholders and aligning diverse teams around shared goals. Experience leading product in a consumer tech, marketplace, social, or dating-focused company is highly beneficial. Demonstrated ability to build, manage, and mentor product managers and foster an inclusive, collaborative team culture. Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to clearly articulate product decisions to technical and non-technical audiences. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Design, or related discipline); advanced degree is a plus but not required. Equity, comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) matching, generous PTO, and a home office stipend. Confidential application. Your current employer will not be notified.