Head of Product

As the Head of Product at Athlete To Athlete, you will be the strategic and functional leader driving the next generation of our youth sports mentorship platform. You will own the full product lifecycle—from vision and strategy to execution and continuous improvement, while working hands-on as the first in-house product manager, collaborating closely with founders, engineering, design, marketing, and operations to shape the future of the company.This role requires exceptional product intuition, strong execution, and the ability to balance the responsibilities of the product lead, and being an individual contributor as the first in-house PM at an early stage startup. It is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious and versatile product manager and leader.This is an On-Site role based in Santa Monica.ResponsiblitiesProduct StrategyDefine a clear product vision and multi-quarter roadmap aligned to business goals and marketplace dynamicsTranslate company strategy into actionable product priorities that drive measurable outcomesIdentify long-term opportunities and build the product foundation that will scale with the businessExecutionAct as the first full time product manager: own user research, requirements, specs, acceptance criteria, and launch processesCollaborate with engineering and design to ship high-quality features with speed and precisionManage cross-functional communication, ensuring all teams understand priorities, timelines, and responsibilitiesMaintain a high-quality backlog and deliver frequent, meaningful releasesProcess-Oriented LeadershipImplement lean, startup-friendly processes that enable rapid iteration and data-informed decision makingEstablish systems for planning, testing, learning, and improving without creating excess overheadDesign and optimize operating processes across product and engineering to increase velocity and qualityBackground FitBring strong experience in consumer products, ideally within high-growth startupsExperience working in or with a two-sided marketplace is highly preferredUnderstand how to build products for youth, parents, or education-oriented user groups (bonus)Have previously helped a product & engineering team grow from early-stage to scaleUser EmpathyDeeply understand the needs and motivations of all four user groups: Parents, Students, College Athlete Mentors, and A2A internal teamsConduct ongoing user interviews, shadow sessions, feedback loops, and research to validate hypothesesTurn qualitative and quantitative insights into high-impact product decisionsTeam FitBring a collaborative, ownership-driven mindset that elevates the entire companyInspire confidence with strong communication, clarity of thought, and the ability to rally teams around prioritiesOpportunity to guide junior PMs over time as the team growsRequirments6+ years of product management experienceTrack record of shipping high-impact products in a fast-paced, early-stage environmentExperience owning strategy, roadmap, execution, and cross-functional alignmentDemonstrated ability to design processes and frameworks that support rapid iterationStrong analytical skills; comfortable with metrics, experimentation, and data-driven decisionsExcellent communication, collaboration, and storytelling abilitiesHigh empathy for users and passion for building exceptional consumer experiencesNice to HaveExperience leading product for a two-sided marketplaceBackground working with youth- or parent-facing consumer appsExposure to operations-heavy or services-enabled tech businessesExperience as a student-athlete or familiarity with the collegiate sports ecosystemWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.Athlete to Athlete is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.