Monetization (LiveOps) Manager

2K; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join 2K as a Monetization Manager and lead the monetization strategies that will engage millions of players globally. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop tailored experiences to boost revenue and player happiness within our gaming portfolio. This key role offers you the chance to leave a significant impact while working in a creative environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Private medical care

Company bonus scheme

Relocation assistance

Onsite chef

Life insurance and pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Access to gaming tech and consoles

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in mobile/freemium games focusing on monetization.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in A/B testing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of monetization strategies based on player data.
• Improve revenue growth through pricing and offers.
• Collaborate on player journey optimizations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Team collaboration

Job description

Level Up Your Career with Zynga!

At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive, our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times—connecting players in 175+ countries through fun, strategy, and a little friendly competition.

From thrilling casino spins to epic strategy battles, mind-bending puzzles, and social word challenges, our diverse game portfolio has something for everyone. Fan-favorites and latest hits include FarmVille, Words With Friends, Zynga Poker, Game of Thrones Slots Casino, Wizard of Oz Slots, Hit it Rich! Slots, Wonka Slots, Top Eleven, Toon Blast, Empires & Puzzles, Merge Dragons!, CSR Racing, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, Match Factory, and Color Block Jam—plus many more!

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our teams span North America, Europe, and Asia, working together to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you're spinning, strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is where fun meets innovation—and where you can take your career to the next level.

Join us and be part of the play!

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Monetization Manager to join our growing team! Are you ready to shape the next generation of games that are played by millions with your monetization expertise?

You will lead the development and execution of our monetization strategies, ensuring they align with the game’s vision and business goals while delivering a tailored player experience. You will improve cross-functional collaboration with Product, Analytics, and Creative teams, setting the strategic direction for monetization and live-ops to boost long-term revenue and player happiness. Your contribution will craft the monetization roadmap, influence key decisions, and directly impact the experience of millions of players every day.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement monetization strategies by diving into player behavior, engagement data, and market trends.
• Own the revenue performance of your game(s) or area(s), ensuring alignment with strategic growth goals.
• Find opportunities and lead actions to drive balanced revenue growth, whether tweaking pricing, refining offers, or optimizing player journeys.
• Collaborate with Product and Game Economy teams to define the best ways to monetize different player segments.
• Act as the primary resource for providing mentorship on monetization, responding to inquiries from team members and collaborators with assurance.
• Plan and implement high-impact monetization events (such as special sales or limited-time offers) and use A/B testing to make informed, data-backed decisions.
• Configure in-game events and drive improvements in Live Ops tools to simplify workflows and increase impact.
• Lead projects that improve data visibility and player insights, then share findings across the studio to level up everyone’s game.
• Stay ahead by analyzing industry trends and benchmarking standard methodologies in Live Ops.

What You Bring:

• 3-5 years of experience in mobile/freemium games, with a focus on Live Operations, Monetization, Product Management, or data analytics.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills, with a user-centric and data-driven approach. Experience conducting and analyzing A/B tests.
• Resourceful team member who thrives on solving challenges and has a strong curiosity about player psychology.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an open-minded, self-motivated attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proficiency in written/spoken English. Ability to align diverse teams, cultures, and work styles.
• Passion for games!

Benefits

In return for bringing your expertise to this top-priority role, we offer some of the best benefits in the gaming industry!

• Highly competitive salary
• Private medical care
• Company bonus scheme
• Relocation assistance for those moving to the UK
• Awesome onsite chef serving breakfast, lunch, and lots of treats (naughty and nice)
• Life insurance and a favorable pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan including dental and optical coverage
• Amazing tech to work with and consoles to play and relax with everywhere you look!

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