Lead Ad Monetization Manager

Location: Barcelona Who are we? Tripledot Studios is one of the largest independent mobile games companies in the world. We are a multi-award-winning organisation, with a global 2,500+ strong team across 12 studios. Our expanded portfolio includes some of the biggest titles in mobile gaming, collectively reaching top chart positions around the world and engaging over 25 million daily active users. Tripledot’s guiding principle is that when people love what they do, what they do will be loved by others. We’re building a company we’re proud of. One filled with driven, incredibly smart and detail-orientated people, who LOVE making games. Our ambition is to be the most successful games company in the world, and we’re just getting started. This will be working at our studio: Tripledot Games Tripledot Games is a leading developer and publisher of casual and puzzle games, with a strong presence in London, Warsaw and Barcelona. The studio is responsible for multiple top 10 titles including Woodoku, Woodoku Blast, Solitaire and TripleTile. Our best-in-class data-driven approach spans the entire lifecycle from publishing to machine learning puzzle levels, helping us make fast, smart decisions at every stage of development. We are also one of the largest IAA operators worldwide. Tripledot Games is a diverse and collaborative studio, home to people from over 36 nationalities. We take pride in our craftsmanship, strong focus on outcomes, and continuous improvement, building high-quality, scalable games that players around the world love. This role demands exceptional analytical skill, deep technical understanding of the ad ecosystem, and the leadership to align Product, Data, and Engineering teams around monetisation excellence. You’ll combine strategic vision with hands-on optimisation - pushing the boundaries of how ads can drive growth without compromising player experience. Key Responsibilities Support the Monetisation Director in shaping and optimising ad monetisation strategy across Tripledot titles, balancing revenue growth with player experience. Manage the ad monetisation portfolio exceeding $100M annually, delivering growth through data-driven yield optimisation and testing. Oversee ad operations to ensure revenue stability and reliability, with any fluctuations-whether drops or spikes-identified, investigated, and addressed swiftly, accurately, and with high priority. Own and innovate within the ad tech stack and mediation strategy, adopting new technologies, experimenting with formats, and developing custom tools with engineering. Analyse performance at scale, turning eCPM, fill rate, and ARPDAU insights into actionable improvements. Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, UA, BI, and Engineering to design and iterate on ad placements and segmentation. Lead and manage the monetisation team, driving team effectiveness, setting clear priorities and expectations, supporting individual growth, and fostering strong motivation, ownership, and accountability. Build and mentor a world-class monetisation team focused on analytics, ad ops, and partner management. Own relationships with ad partners and networks, ensuring Tripledot remains a leader in ad innovation and compliance. Required Skills At least 5 years of hands-on ad monetization experience in mobile gaming. The ability to lead an analyst team, set direction and help people focus their effort effectively. Strong people management skills: building an effective, motivated team, coaching and developing team members, and giving clear feedback. A strong interest in the technical side of ad monetization, with an appetite for testing new approaches and working through experimental results. A proactive, results-focused approach: you pursue opportunities, question assumptions and follow through on ideas. A collaborative approach to working with analysts and the Ad Monetization Director. Benefits 25 days paid holiday in addition to bank holidays to relax and refresh throughout the year Hybrid Working: We work in the office 3 days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and a third day of your choice. 20 days remote working: Work from anywhere in the world, or use the time to cover mandatory office days to WFH, 20 days of the year. Regular company events and rewards: Join in regular events and rewards that celebrate cultural events, our achievements and our  team spirit. Private Medical Cover: Have peace of mind with private medical cover, ensuring your health is in good hands. Life & Critical Illness Cover: Protect your future with our life and critical illness cover. Family Forming Support: Receive vital support on your family forming/ fertility journey with our support program [subject to policy] Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential support anytime through our Employee Assistance Program. Sport Compensation: Stay fit and active with our sport compensation benefit. Meal and Transport Vouchers: Save on meals and transport with our convenient vouchers. English & Spanish Classes: Enhance your English and Spanish skills with our provided language classes . Continuous Professional Development: Propel your career with continuous opportunities for professional development.