Lead, Ad Revenue & Analytics

Job description

Level Up Your Career with Zynga! At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive, our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times—connecting players in 175+ countries through fun, strategy, and a little friendly competition. From thrilling casino spins to epic strategy battles, mind-bending puzzles, and social word challenges, our diverse game portfolio has something for everyone. Fan-favorites and latest hits include FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, Zynga Poker™, Game of Thrones Slots Casino™, Wizard of Oz Slots™, Hit it Rich! Slots™, Wonka Slots™, Top Eleven™, Toon Blast™, Empires & Puzzles™, Merge Dragons!™, CSR Racing™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, Match Factory™, and Color Block Jam™—plus many more! Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our teams span North America, Europe, and Asia, working together to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you're spinning, strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is where fun meets innovation—and where you can take your career to the next level. Join us and be part of the play! Position Overview Zynga is looking for a strategic, experienced, and intellectually curious Ad Revenue & Analytics Lead to join our world-class advertising team. In this role, you will own the end-to-end analytics and optimization strategy for Zynga's advertising inventory, challenging conventional thinking and driving measurable revenue impact across our portfolio of mobile games. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role that blends technical rigor with business leadership. You will drive cross-functional initiatives, mentor analysts, and translate complex data into strategies that move the business forward. What You'll Do Define and own the roadmap for key ad revenue initiatives that maximize revenue across Zynga's advertising inventory Lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from ideation through rollout across our game portfolio Stay close to daily ad revenue performance, flagging anomalies, diagnosing shifts, and surfacing optimization opportunities, while keeping ad monetization leadership informed of trends and their business implications Lead the design and execution of complex A/B tests; translate findings into actionable strategies Collaborate with product and central analytics teams, driving alignment and shared ownership of ads revenue outcomes Partner with data science on ML and AI-powered models to improve ad targeting, pricing, and inventory optimization Mentor and provide technical and strategic guidance to junior analysts on the team What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field 5+ years of experience in a data-intensive analytics role Prior experience in mobile gaming or advertising is a big plus Expert-level SQL skills Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis, statistical modeling, and automation Advanced proficiency in Tableau or equivalent BI/dashboarding tools Familiarity with machine learning concepts and AI tools as applied to revenue analytics A self-starter who identifies problems, builds the case, and drives solutions to completion — without waiting for direction Proven ability to influence and align cross-functional teams Intellectual curiosity and a challenger mindset — unafraid to question assumptions and push for deeper insight Strong project management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills What We Offer You The pay range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $96,400 and $130,660 per Year. The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $118,900 and $150,760 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, su