About the role

  • VP of Product & Monetization managing commercial performance and product strategy at Big Viking Games. Leading live operations and cross-functional teams for game portfolio success.

Responsibilities

  • Own the commercial performance, product strategy, and operational health of our games.
  • Balance near-term revenue optimization with long-term product and technical sustainability.
  • Oversee live ops cadence, promotional calendars, and feature prioritization.
  • Ensure monetization strategies maximize revenue while protecting long-term player trust and retention.
  • Lead analytics-driven decision-making across DAU, retention, churn, ARPDAU, and LTV.
  • Drive a disciplined experimentation culture using A/B testing and cohort analysis.
  • Lead and develop department heads across Product, Art, Content, QA, Production, LCM, Community, and Support.
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering leadership to balance feature delivery and technical debt.
  • Advocate for necessary migrations and foundational investments without sacrificing business continuity.
  • Focus on measurable impact, not experimentation for its own sake.

Requirements

  • Extensive Tech/Software Experience: 8+ years of experience in a technology or software environment.
  • Product Leadership: 3+ years in product management or product marketing.
  • P&L Ownership: Direct accountability for the Profit and Loss (P&L) of one or more active products.
  • Data-Driven Approach: Strong background in analytics, including direct ownership of real-world experimentation.
  • Executive Presence: Proven ability to communicate effectively at the highest levels, including with executive leadership, CEOs, and Board members.
  • Live Operations Expertise: Hands-on experience designing and executing live operations calendars.
  • Monetization & Economy: Demonstrated success in developing monetization strategies and managing game economies.
  • Resourcefulness: Proven track record of operating successfully in fast-moving, lean, or resource-constrained environments.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams beyond the product function alone.
  • Strategic/Financial Background: 3+ years of experience with a top-tier management consulting firm (MBB) or in Investment Banking.
  • AI/Automation Focus: Proven use of AI or automation to enhance workflows in content creation, QA, or analytics.
  • Portfolio Management: Experience managing multiple live products or a product portfolio.
  • Talent & Succession: Track record of building scalable leadership and succession systems.

Benefits

  • Full health and wellness benefits
  • Generous PTO and holidays

Job title

VP of Product, Monetization

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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