Director Of Product (Live Services)

TL;DR

Director of Product, Live Services (Gamedev): Owning business outcomes and strategic roadmaps for live mobile games with an accent on LiveOps, monetization (IAP/IAA), and data-driven performance. Focus on scaling the Live Services function, managing external development partners, and maximizing LTV and player engagement for a diverse portfolio of casual and puzzle games.

Location: El Segundo, California (Hybrid)

Salary: $149,600 – $227,000 Yearly

Company

A leading global toy and family entertainment company with an iconic portfolio including Barbie, Hot Wheels, and UNO, creating innovative products and digital experiences.

What you will do

• Define portfolio KPIs and drive quarterly revenue targets through effective LiveOps and monetization strategies.
• Lead and scale the Live Services function, mentoring a team of product managers and analysts.
• Craft multi-quarter roadmaps for in-game events, seasons, and content drops that align with IP beats.
• Establish monetization architecture and drive rapid A/B testing to optimize player conversion and ARPDAU.
• Manage external studio partnerships, setting SLAs and ensuring high-quality delivery across global time zones.
• Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration between design, engineering, analytics, and marketing teams.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years in mobile F2P Product/LiveOps with 3–5+ years leading teams.
• Deep fluency in F2P economies, IAP design, and IAA fundamentals.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in experiment design and KPI storytelling.
• Proven track record in managing external development studios across different time zones.
• Experience across genres such as match-3, merge, and simulation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with SQL for data analysis.
• Experience with licensed IP games.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to empower employees.
• Flexible work model combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility.
• Inclusive workplace culture focused on respect and belonging.
• Opportunities to work with iconic global brands and world-class IP.
• Commitment to professional growth and employee potential.