Monetization Manager - Mobile Gaming Industry

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent for our talent team in Toronto. We’re on the hunt for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Perks & Benefits

Unlimited Vacation*

Employer Paid Benefits*

Additional Flex Healthcare Spending *

Parental leave and Kin care*

RRSP Matching*

Company Events such as movie night, trivia, game shows & more…

• Only applies to full-time positions.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Monetization Manager to join our dynamic team in the mobile gaming industry. As a Monetization Manager, you will play a crucial role in optimizing the monetization strategies for our games. You will be responsible for driving revenue growth through effective live operations management, strategic scheduling, game economy balancing, and leveraging your SQL expertise to extract actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Generate regular reports and insights to guide decision-making for both short-term live ops and long-term game development strategies.
• Utilize data-driven insights to evaluate the in-game economy, virtual goods pricing, and resource distribution, maintaining a balanced and compelling player progression experience.
• Utilize SQL and data analysis tools to extract and interpret player behavior, spending patterns, and other relevant data points.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for enhancing our game's monetization models.
• Monitor and analyze real-time performance metrics during live events, making data-driven adjustments to optimize event outcomes.
• Create and manage a comprehensive in-game event schedule, ensuring a balanced and engaging player experience over time.
• Coordinate with the production team to ensure seamless implementation of scheduled events, updates, and content releases.
• Design, plan, and execute engaging in-game events, promotions, and sales to drive player engagement and revenue.
• Implement adjustments to game mechanics, rewards, and pricing based on player behavior and revenue objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including game designers, analysts, and marketing to define monetization strategies that align with the game's design and player preferences.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of game design principles and player psychology, particularly within the puzzle game genre.
• Proficiency in SQL and data analysis tools to extract, manipulate, and present data-driven insights.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable recommendations.
• Proven experience (6+ years) as a Monetization Manager or similar role within the mobile gaming industry, with a focus on puzzle games.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Economics, Game Design, or related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Passion for gaming and staying updated with industry trends and developments.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing effective monetization strategies that drive revenue growth and player engagement.

Why Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional gaming experiences to our players. You will have the chance to shape the monetization strategies of our games, impact player engagement, and contribute to the growth of our company in the competitive mobile gaming industry.If you are a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of puzzle games and a proven track record in monetization, we encourage you to apply and help us continue to create captivating and profitable gaming experiences.

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We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more.

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About Jam City

Jam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to a broad, global audience.

Led by CEO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games. Jam City’s global franchise Cookie Jam has generated more than half a billion dollars, and Panda Pop has more than 120 million downloads to date.

The company also is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands. The company’s popular RPG game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery was the #1 game in more than 40 countries at its launch in April 2018.

Jam City has nine studios located in Los Angeles (HQ), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Burbank, Cedar Falls, San Diego, San Francisco, and Toronto.