Senior Product Manager, Monetization

About Pocket Worlds:

At Pocket Worlds, we are building bleeding-edge technology that enables creators to develop the next generation of social experiences. Our flagship platform, Highrise, is where millions of people express themselves, engage in shared experiences, and create deep friendships. Over 40 million people have already joined the world of Highrise, and it's growing faster every day. Through Highrise, we are connecting the world through shared community created experiences and realizing the positive potential of the internet.

About the Role:

We are looking for a talented Senior Product Manager, Monetization to shape and execute the monetization strategy for Highrise. This is a unique opportunity to own the development and optimization of a dynamic virtual economy, driving revenue growth while delivering exceptional experiences to millions of players.

As a Senior Product Manager, you will lead the strategy and execution of monetization systems, partner with cross-functional teams to integrate these systems seamlessly, and leverage data insights to continuously improve performance. Your role will also include staying ahead of trends in live-service games, testing innovative ideas, and fostering a balance between commercial success and player satisfaction.

For those in the USA, we have a strong preference for this role to be located in Austin, Texas.

Responsibilities:

• Monetization Strategy: Develop and execute monetization strategies tailored to social and live-service environments, focusing on avatar customization, virtual goods, and premium experiences.

• Data-Driven Insights: Leverage player data to understand purchasing behaviors, refine pricing models, and identify opportunities for improved revenue generation.

• In-App Economy Management: Oversee the design, balance, and evolution of the virtual economy, ensuring alignment with player progression, content cadence, and social engagement.

• Collaboration: Partner with design, content, and engineering teams to seamlessly integrate monetization features into the player experience.

• Market Research: Stay updated on market trends in live-service games, social apps, and virtual goods to propose innovative monetization features.

• A/B Testing: Design and analyze experiments to optimize conversion rates, user retention, and average revenue per user (ARPU).

• Live Operations Support: Ensure that live events and seasonal updates are monetization-friendly without compromising player trust.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years in product management or monetization management, with 2+ shipped titles in live-service games or social apps.

• Skillset: Proven ability to manage and optimize virtual economies in a live-service environment.

• Player-Centric Focus: Strong understanding of social and player-driven monetization systems.

• Analytical Skills: Expertise in data analysis, A/B testing, and performance optimization.

• Collaboration: Excellent communication skills with a track record of cross-functional collaboration.

• Passion: Enthusiasm for social apps and games-as-a-service models.

Bonuses:

• UGC Tools: Experience with monetization strategies for user-generated content platforms, including supporting player creators in earning through in-app systems.

• Live Service Tools: Familiarity with live-service tools or platforms that facilitate real-time event management, dynamic pricing, or content deployment.

• Virtual Economies: Hands-on experience with designing multi-currency systems or supporting creator-driven economies.

• Community Engagement: Knowledge of fostering and monetizing social ecosystems that reward collaboration and player creativity.

Why work with us:

• Impact: Your work will directly affect millions of users around the world.

• Growth: Your growth isn’t capped by a career ladder. Show us you can deliver the impact, and we’ll respond with recognition and reward.

• Elite team: You’ll be a member of a small and elite team with a lot of freedom to go after opportunities you identify.

• Culture: High trust, high intensity, low process and bureaucracy. We pride ourselves in being a Silicon Valley startup with a laser focus on the mission, and we’ll happily remove all roadblocks in your path to success.

• Office and team: Directly work with the cofounders in our office located in Downtown Austin.

Pocket Worlds Core Values:

• Be an Owner (Not a Renter)

• Experts leading experts

• Always be shipping

• Focus on Impact

• Take every unfair advantage

• Love what you do

Benefits (US Only):

• Meaningful equity - we’re here to do amazing work, and we share in our wins together.

• Equipment allowance - choose what you need to work at your best.

• Healthcare, 401k / pension (US only)

• Unlimited PTO.

• Education/Training stipend - we've set aside a budget for every employee to continue to learn and grow their skills.

Pocket Worlds is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

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