Senior Director, Product, Core Product at Strava

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fitness, Technology, SportsIndustries

Requirements

12+ years of experience in consumer (B2C) product management, with a proven track record of shipping highly impactful products at scale
8+ years of leadership experience, hiring, mentoring, and developing both individual contributors and product leaders
Proven track record of leading high-performing product teams that obsess over customer needs
Thrive in fast-paced, iterative environments, pushing teams to move quickly while maintaining excellence
Ability to mentor and scale product talent, creating the next generation of strong product leaders
Data-driven and customer-obsessed, always seeking insights to refine product decisions
Deep experience with A/B testing, experimentation, and user research to drive meaningful outcomes
Think beyond features—understanding how product strategy ties into company growth and success
Ability to influence at all levels, from executive leadership to individual product teams
Experienced Strava user is a plus
Availability for flexible hybrid model (more than half of time on-site in San Francisco office—three days per week)

Responsibilities

Play a key role in defining product strategy, shaping the roadmap, and ensuring alignment with company growth goals
Work cross-functionally with Design, Engineering, Data, and Business teams to bring ideas to life—quickly and effectively
Mentor and develop product leaders, fostering a culture of ownership, excellence, and innovation
Use data, experimentation, and user insights to continuously refine and optimize the product
Lead with clarity, capability, and confidence, setting roadmaps that maximize impact for both users and the business
Empower and inspire your team, fostering a culture of accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement
Balance vision with iteration, experimentation, rapid testing, and learning while keeping long-term goals in focus
Drive execution with urgency—ensuring teams ship high-quality features on time and at scale
Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, ensuring alignment and clear decision-making
Use quantitative and qualitative insights to deeply understand athlete needs and make informed product decisions
Shape the future of core product areas (routes, maps, leaderboard/segments, and activity analysis), guiding cross-functional teams to ship high-quality experiences with velocity, clarity, and purpose

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product StrategyRoadmap PlanningCross-functional CollaborationData AnalysisExperimentationUser InsightsLeadershipMentoringProduct Innovation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this role?

Strava follows a flexible hybrid model requiring more than half of your time on-site in the San Francisco office, which translates to three days per week.

What experience is required for this position?

Candidates need 12+ years of experience in consumer (B2C) product management with a proven track record of shipping impactful products at scale, plus 8+ years of leadership experience in hiring, mentoring, and developing product teams.

What is the salary range for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of team culture does Strava foster?

Strava fosters a culture of ownership, excellence, innovation, accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement, with emphasis on mentoring product leaders and empowering teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Director role?

A strong candidate has a proven track record of leading high-performing product teams that obsess over customer needs, thrives in fast-paced iterative environments, and excels at mentoring and scaling product talent.

Strava

Fitness tracking and social networking platform

About Strava

Strava is a digital platform that allows athletes and fitness enthusiasts to record, track, and analyze their physical activities, offering metrics like speed, pace, and distance. It operates on a freemium model, providing basic services for free while charging for premium features such as advanced training plans and detailed activity breakdowns. Strava distinguishes itself from competitors through its social networking aspect, enabling users to share activities and connect with others, fostering a supportive community. The goal of Strava is to enhance the fitness experience by providing valuable performance insights and encouraging community engagement.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

$147.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_FCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Social ImpactIndustries

501-1,000Employees