Manager, Commercial Strategy
Core
Define commercial strategy for launching and monetizing video games from ground up, balancing player experience with business profitability.
Role type
Manager, Commercial Strategy (0-to-1 role)
Builds
Monetization frameworks, forecasting models, KPI dashboards, and live services P&L structures for global game launches.
Domain
Video Games / Live Service Economics / Digital Consumer Business
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Financial modeling, Excel, Business case development, KPI framework design, Market sizing, Competitive analysis, Strategic planning, Data storytelling, Stakeholder management
Preferred skills
SQL, Tableau, Looker, Free-to-play monetization expertise, Live service game economics knowledge
Responsibilities
Build financial and strategic models for investment decisions; Create forecast and reporting packages for leadership; Refine free-to-play monetization frameworks (currency, passes, cosmetics); Define monetization roadmap with product/design; Stand up commercial reporting dashboards; Analyze live services P&L drivers and market trends.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC
