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Reports to: CEO and Board of Directors Direct Reports: Product, Art, Content, QA, Production, Live Content Management (LCM), Community, Player Support The Vice President of Product & Monetization is the general manager of Big Viking Games'''' live portfolio. You own the commercial performance, product strategy, and operational health of our games. This role blends P&L accountability, live operations mastery, and cross-functional leadership. You will balance nearterm revenue optimization with longterm product and technical sustainability. This is a handson leadership role for someone who has personally run live games as a business. Core Responsibilities Business Ownership and Executive Leadership Own full P&L responsibility across the portfolio, including revenue targets, OpEx, and margins Lead annual and quarterly planning, budgeting, and forecasting Serve as the primary product and operations voice to the CEO and Board Prepare and present Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), including performance trends, risks, and trade-offs Conduct ongoing market and competitor analysis to inform strategy Product Strategy and Live Operations Define and maintain product strategy and longterm roadmap aligned to business goals Personally oversee live ops cadence, promotional calendars, and feature prioritization Direct game economy design, including wallet sizing, inflation control, currency sinks, and offer balance Ensure monetization strategies maximize revenue while protecting longterm player trust and retention Make clear, decisive calls when tradeoffs arise between revenue, retention, and player sentiment Monetization and Analytics Own pricing strategy, offer design, segmentation, and monetization experimentation Lead analyticsdriven decisionmaking across DAU, retention, churn, ARPDAU, and LTV Drive a disciplined experimentation culture using A/B testing and cohort analysis Translate insights into concrete changes to live ops execution and roadmap priorities CrossFunctional Leadership and Culture Lead and develop department heads across Product, Art, Content, QA, Production, LCM, Community, and Support Build a highperformance, accountable culture focused on output, quality, and learning Resolve conflicts across creative, technical, and commercial priorities Hire, mentor, and evaluate leaders with a bias toward ownership and results Own performance management and leadership development across all reporting functions, with clear goals and measurable outcomes Engineering Partnership and Technical Stewardship Partner closely with Engineering leadership to balance feature delivery, infrastructure work, and technical debt Advocate for necessary migrations and foundational investments without sacrificing business continuity Make informed prioritization decisions that protect longterm platform health Operational Efficiency and AI Enablement Drive operational efficiency initiatives across content creation, QA, and production pipelines Leverage AI and automation pragmatically to increase throughput, reduce costs, and shorten cycle times Focus on measurable impact, not experimentation for its own sake Player Experience and Brand Stewardship Own externalfacing KPIs including player satisfaction, engagement, and retention Ensure Community and Player Support reinforce product strategy and brand voice Oversee lifecycle management to deliver a consistent, highquality player journey Required Qualifications (Must Haves) 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 DataDriven Approach: Strong background in analytics, including direct ownership of realworld experimentation Executive Presence: Proven ability to communicate effectively at the highest levels, including with executive leadership, CEOs, and Board members Preferred Qualifications (Nice To Haves) Live Operations Expertise: Handson 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 fastmoving, lean, or resourceconstrained environments CrossFunctional Leadership: Experience leading multidisciplinary teams beyond the product function alone Strategic/Financial Background: 3+ years of experience with a toptier 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 How We''''ll Measure Success Financial & Player Trust: Achieve or exceed revenue targets while preserving or strengthening player trust Operational Excellence: Maintain a predictable, highquality, and datadriven live operations cadence Team Performance: Ensure high levels of alignment and accountability across teams, driving efficient and timely shipping of features Strategic Mindset: Operate the studio with a clear business focus, moving beyond simply being a feature factory Benefits Full health and wellness benefits Generous PTO and holidays #J-18808-Ljbffr