General Manager of NGL (Remote)

About NGL

NGL (Not Gonna Lie) is one of the most viral social apps of recent years giving 144 million monthly users (121M on web 23M on mobile) a safe space to be real curious and connected through anonymous messaging.

Now part of Modes growing portfolio NGL is entering its next phase of growth and were looking for a product-driven General Manager to lead the charge.

The GM will be responsible for shaping and executing a product strategy that deepens user engagement and unlocks new revenue streams. This includes strengthening subscriptions scaling the newly launched ad monetization program and expanding NGLs global user base including an upcoming launch in China.

Were seeking a leader who combines product instinct growth expertise and startup scrappiness someone ready to run NGL as its own high-impact business within Mode.

The Role

The General Manager (GM) will lead Modes newly acquired business unit NGL overseeing strategy product growth and operations to drive sustainable scale. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends strategic vision with day-to-day execution and deep product intuition.

Reporting directly to the CEO the GM will own the entire NGL business from product roadmap and user experience to monetization and growth. This includes optimizing subscriptions scaling ad revenue and day-to-day leadership of a remote team.

The ideal candidate brings a strong product management background proven experience running high-growth social mobile apps and the ability to balance creative experimentation with data-driven decision-making. Youre as comfortable defining the strategy as you are jumping in to solve tactical challenges capable of running the whole show.

Who You Are and What Youll Do

• Own the end-to-end P&L and growth of the Gen-Z social apps business unit ensuring balance between user growth retention and monetization.
• Develop and execute the Gen-Z social apps business unit strategy aligned to Modes overall portfolio objectives and North Star revenue and profit goals.
• Set the product vision roadmap and execution rhythm to grow daily active users retention and monetization.
• Run bold monetization experiments design test and optimize new subscription and paywall models while scaling ad monetization to unlock new revenue streams.
• Lead and scale a small but powerful cross-functional team (engineering community design UA and monetization).
• Turn data and instinct into fast product cycles (build test measure repeat).
• Collaborate with Modes shared teams in Growth Data and Product to unlock portfolio-wide learnings.
• Champion a culture of experimentation trust and accountability while keeping the apps community safe and thriving.
• Establish a clear operating rhythm weekly metrics and monthly business reviews and quarterly strategy checkpoints.
• Serve as the primary interface between the App and Modes Executive Team ensuring transparency on progress challenges and resourcing needs.
• Recruit and retain top talent; ensure role clarity measurable outcomes and professional development.
• Maintain the Gen-Z social apps brand authenticity and trust while embedding Modes values.
• Uphold compliance with privacy child safety and community moderation standards.

What You Bring to the Team

• 5 years in Head of Product CEO or GM roles and 8 years of leadership experience in product and growth within consumer apps or social platforms.
• Demonstrated success managing a mobile app P&L and driving user growth.
• Built or scaled viral consumer apps (e.g. social messaging) to serve millions of users.
• Deep empathy for users and communities; you understand online social dynamics.
• Strong analytical instincts you care about retention curves and funnel drop-offs.
• Excellent communicator with strong product judgment and business acumen.
• Calm under ambiguity; thrives in an environment where speed and clarity both matter.

Success in This Role Means

• Active user growth with improved engagement and retention.
• Meeting or exceeding growth goals (revenues profits etc.) over the current baseline.
• A cohesive team operating like a startup inside Mode.
• Healthy community experience and improved trust and safety metrics.

We Believe in the Following Workplace Norms

• Allow OKRs to Guide Us
• Assume Positive Intent
• Agree to Disagree & Commit
• Set New Precedents
• Accomplish More with Less
• Hold Yourself & Others to High Standards
• Speak Up
• Be Resourceful
• Follow the 80/20 Rule

What We Are Offering

• We are a 100% remote-first global company.
• A competitive compensation package.
• We offer generous perks & benefits to team members.
• Participation in the Companys equity plan (for full-time team members).
• We provide individual bonuses in accordance with our Company Bonus Program.
• Work with energetic passionate and results-driven people.
• Celebrate team members personal and work milestones.
• Remote social activities including virtual coffee buddies.
• Bonusly - We use Bonusly as a way to recognize and reward team members for their hard work and commitment.
• Weekly Wednesday Get Stuff Done Days (No Meetings).
• Open PTO generous Company Holidays and Wellness Days (for full-time team members).

If we just described you and your perfect role wed love to talk with you. We have a lot to accomplish this year and look forward to making headway and creating success together!

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