Product Manager & Studio Lead Calculator Studio

Product Manager & Studio Lead - Calculator Studio

Location: Haarlem Netherlands
Employment: Fulltime
Hybrid: Minimum 2 days per week in our vibrant Haarlem office
Reports to: Chapter Lead Product

Impala Studios: Small team Global impact

We are Impala
Studios a dynamic & diverse group of 65 international colleagues rooted in Haarlem building apps that millions of users worldwide rely on daily. Our iOS apps span various categories including weather travel utilities gaming and content.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to build amazing apps that people enjoy rely on and remember creating the best mobile experience for everyone everywhere.

Founded in 2009 we have since then touched the lives of millions. Our team is a tight-knit community from 15 countries and we thrive on collaboration and ambition.

The Role

We are looking for a Product Manager & Studio Lead to take ownership of the Calculator Studio one of our largest and most widely used apps. The app is mature and highly scaled offering a unique challenge: how to drive meaningful product led growth user experience improvements and performance optimization at scale.

This role combines strategic product leadership and hands-on execution. You will operate as a Studio Lead partnering closely with Growth Engineering and Design to define strategy prioritize work and deliver measurable outcomes.

What youll Do

1. Own the Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Translate the 12 month 2026 strategy for Calculator Studio into quarterly roadmaps. Define the 2027 strategy.
• Identify and execute high-impact optimization opportunities in UX performance while supporting monetization onboarding and retention.
• Balance longer-term bets with operational improvements and platform updates.
  
  

2. Drive User-Centered Product Decisions

• Lead user research concept validation and ongoing refinement based on insights.
• Use qualitative and quantitative inputs to validate ideas before investing development resources.
• Translate insights into clear hypotheses experiments and improvements.
  
  

3. Lead the Studio

• Together with the Growth Manager Principle Developer operates and acts as the trio of Studio Leads driving alignment accountability and delivery.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering Design and Growth.
• Run the studio operating rhythm: planning reviews standups retros and reporting.
• Communicate progress insights and tradeoffs clearly to leadership.
  
  

4. Optimize for Growth & Monetization

• Partner with Growth teams to improve acquisition conversion and retention.
• Support structured experiments on pricing paywalls subscription flows and UX improvements.
• Understand and manage the metrics that matter for a top-charting utility app.
  
  

5. Execute With Excellence

• Own backlog management scoping prioritization and delivery quality.
• Ensure the studio maintains a predictable release cadence.
• Work closely with engineering to manage tech debt platform changes iOS requirements and performance improvements.
  
  

6. Hands-On Product Engineering With AI

• Work closely with engineers using modern AI tool (Cursor) to:
• Prototype concepts
• Draft or refine specifications
• Speed up iteration and reduce engineering overhead

What were looking for:

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• 4 years experience as a Product Manager for a mobile app or high-scale consumer product.
• Proven success managing mature products where improvements come from optimization rather than brand-new features.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to set direction and drive clarity.
• Experience working closely with engineers; able to use AI tools to prototype or validate ideas.
• Strong analytical skills comfortable using data for decision-making.
• Experience running experiments (A/B tests) optimizing funnels and iterating on UX.
• Excellent communicator with cross-functional leadership experience.
• High sense of ownership accountability and independence.
  
  

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with subscription models monetization or growth.
• Familiarity with Cursor AI GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted engineering tools.
• Background in utility apps.
• Experience in very high-scale or top-ranked mobile apps.

What we offer:

• A leading role in a studio running apps with millions of users.
• High autonomy and real responsibility - own a full product line.
• Work with a senior data-driven collaborative team.
• Ability to leverage cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate impact.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• A high-trust environment where product thinking is valued and experimentation is encouraged.
  

Why This Is a Unique Opportunity

• You will lead one of Impalas most impactful studios responsible for a top global utility app.
• Youll work on products at massive scale where even 1% improvements affect millions.
• You will have full ownership: strategy roadmap experiments delivery.
• You will help shape the future of Impalas approach to product engineering through AI-enabled workflows.

Benefits & Perks

Youll enjoy a package that takes care of you so you can focus on making an impact:

• A competitive salary package with a salary range of EUR 67K-83K gross per year including 8% holiday allowance paid out in May. (Fulltime) that reflects your expertise.
  
• A hybrid working model for flexibility (incl. working from abroad)
• A comprehensive pension/retirement plan
• 28 paid vacation days to unwind and recharge
• A travel allowance
  and bicycle plan to ease your commute
• Access to training and development programs
• High-quality hardware and gear including an iPhone MacBook iPad & Airpods
• Diverse and international company culture
• Access to a multitude of virtual and real-life events
• Provision of fresh fruits snacks beverages and a daily lunch at the office
• Regular In-office massages for some self-care.

Our Company Culture

We combine the passion and agility of a dynamic tech environment with a genuine commitment to work-life balance. Were a fast-paced team that takes action embraces
change and aims high prioritizing progress over perfection.

Our culture is built on mutual respect
caring for each other and owning our commitments. We find joy in our work and are driven to make a meaningful impact together. There arent just posters on the wall - they are the nine principles we live by:

1. We find joy and fulfillment in what we do

We are driven by passion and energy finding meaning and happiness in our work and in celebrating milestones together.

2. We aim high and develop further

Our ambitions push us to learn improve and do better every day.

3. We care for each other and ourselves

We believe in mutual respect support and self-care to grow stronger as a person team and as a company

4. Optimize for impact balancing for today and tomorrow

We focus on making meaningful decisions that drive results now while ensuring long-term success

5. We embrace change and use it as an opportunity

Change gives us the chance to grow evolve and do better

6. Innovation means making things better not just new

Improvement big or small is what truly adds value for our users

7. Progress not perfection drives us forward

Every step forward brings us closer to our goals; learning by doing is key

8. We take action and make things happen

We dont wait: we step up create impact help others and deliver results

9. We are reliable and own our commitments

We follow through on our promises and ensure others can count on us

Inclusivity and Diversity

Were committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and has equal opportunity to thrive. Diversity in backgrounds experiences and perspectives enriches our company and drives our success. We welcome candidates from all walks of life to apply and join our inclusive community.

Required Experience:

Senior IC