Director of Monetization

4 Months ago • 7 Years + • Monetization

Job Summary

Job Description

The Director of Monetization at SciPlay is a senior leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth and optimizing player experience across all monetization touchpoints for Jackpot Party Casino. This involves developing and implementing comprehensive monetization strategies, overseeing in-game events, optimizing the in-game store, managing live operations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities include forecasting, reporting, VIP program enhancement, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in gaming monetization, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of player psychology and free-to-play models.
Must have:
  • Develop and implement monetization strategies
  • Oversee in-game events and store optimization
  • Manage live operations and data-driven adjustments
  • Understand and respond to player behavior
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Forecast revenue and identify performance trends
  • 7+ years experience in gaming monetization
Good to have:
  • Predictive modeling and performance forecasting
  • Game economy design knowledge
  • Familiarity with data analysis platforms (Tableau, SQL)
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills
Perks:
  • Competitive salaries
  • Annual bonuses, matching 401k
  • Hybrid work model
  • Fun environment
  • Fully stocked kitchen
  • Company-paid lunches
  • Paid family leave
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Annual company retreat

Job Details

Position Summary

SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement and fun.

SciPlay currently offers nine core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino Slots, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown, 88 Fortunes Slots, Backgammon Live, and Solitaire Daily Break with offices all over the world!

About the Role

Overview:

The Head of Monetization is a senior leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth and optimizing the player experience across all monetization touchpoints for Jackpot Party, an industry leader in the Social Casino space. This role requires a deep understanding of player behavior, free-to-play monetization strategies, and live operations to ensure sustainable growth while maintaining player engagement and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monetization Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive monetization strategy that aligns with the overall game vision and business objectives.
  • Event Scheduling & Design: Oversee the creation, implementation, and performance of in-game events, ensuring they maximize player engagement and revenue.
  • Store Optimization: Lead the daily strategy for the in-game store, including pricing, promotions, and feature enhancements to meet performance goals.
  • Live Operations: Manage and optimize time-sensitive features, such as slots and events, through performance analysis and data-driven adjustments.
  • Player-Centric Focus: Understand and respond to player behavior and preferences to create monetization strategies that feel rewarding and fair.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Analytics, Product Design, and Economy teams to align monetization initiatives with game systems and player experience goals.
  • Forecasting and Reporting: Oversee daily and hourly revenue forecasting, identify performance trends, and adjust strategies in real-time to meet targets.
  • VIP and Marketing Integration: Partner with Marketing and Customer Support teams to enhance VIP programs and drive player retention through tailored offerings.
  • Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing monetization team, fostering innovation and excellence in execution.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, Game Development, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in monetization, live operations, or product management in the gaming industry, preferably in the Social Casino or free-to-play space.
  • Proven success in implementing effective monetization strategies that balance player experience and revenue growth.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with expertise in using data to inform decision-making.
  • Expertise in pricing, promotions, and A/B testing.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced live operations environment.
  • Deep understanding of player psychology, retention strategies, and free-to-play monetization models.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with predictive modeling and performance forecasting.
  • Knowledge of game economy design and its interplay with monetization.
  • Familiarity with tools like Tableau, SQL, or similar data analysis platforms.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration.

We are SciPlay! We make games!

At SciPlay, we are programmed to think untraditionally, and we believe in doing what you love and doing it well. We take pride in our ability to stay ahead of the game! We are the brainiacs behind-the-scenes; innovating, dreaming, and navigating the social gaming world. Together, if we stay passionate and ambitious with our goals, no one can stop us from becoming the #1 social and casual gaming company.

A few of our highlighted perks and benefits:

·        Competitive salaries

·        Annual bonuses, matching 401k

·        Hybrid work model (3 days in office)

·        Fun environment: Open Office Concept with Ergonomic Seating and Standing Desks. Game Room featuring current generation consoles, numerous game titles, and various table games.

·        Food! Fully Stocked Kitchen with Beverages and Snacks, as well as company-paid lunches 2x/week

·        Paid Family Leave

·        Paid Volunteer Time

·        Annual 2-night company retreat

Read More About Our Values Here:

https://www.sciplay.com/life-at-sciplay

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At SciPlay we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Both professionally and personally, we believe our differences are key to unlocking our superpowers. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have! #beYOU 

SciPlay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Light & Wonder, Inc. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games! Learn more at www.lnw.com.

SciPlay Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, SciPlay) are committed to creating a workforce of credibility and dependability. As a prerequisite to employment with SciPlay (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SciPlay conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. SciPlay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEOC Poster. 

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Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.

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About The Company

SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement and fun.

SciPlay currently offers seven core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown and 88 Fortunes Slots.

SciPlay utilizes a disciplined, data-driven approach to create a portfolio of games that spans markets and appeals to a wide range of players, and gathers and analyzes data to fine tune the game play experience and enrich its games.

SciPlay is a global organization powered by a culture of innovation. Our management team has more than 300 years of combined experience in the digital entertainment business and is supported by a diverse, collaborative team spanning three continents and five studios. Our executive leadership team emboldens our innovative, entrepreneurial spirit to guide us toward our goal of providing best-in-class player entertainment in the casual gaming industry.

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