Senior Game Data & Live Operations Lead
Summary
Leads data analysis and live operations for a global mobile game portfolio, using SQL and Python to optimize player engagement, retention, monetization, and server health.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Game Data & Live Operations Lead to drive data-informed improvements across our global mobile game portfolio. The role will analyse player behaviour, game ecosystems, live operations, and monetisation performance, and translate findings into practical product and operational improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Analyse player engagement, retention, monetisation, churn, server health, matchmaking, and live-operations performance.
Identify gameplay and operational issues and recommend data-backed solutions.
Develop dashboards, monitoring frameworks, analytical models, and automated tools using SQL and Python.
Support the optimisation of game events, server ecosystems, player segmentation, cross-server activities, and monetisation initiatives.
Design and evaluate A/B tests and measure the impact of product or operational changes.
Work closely with product, development, publishing, and operations teams to implement recommendations.
Lead or mentor analysts and improve analytical standards and processes.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
At least 8 years of relevant experience in game analytics, product analytics, or live operations.
Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.
Good understanding of retention, monetisation, player lifecycle, and live-service game metrics.
Proven ability to translate data insights into measurable business or product improvements.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and project leadership skills.
Experience with strategy, multiplayer, or live-service games is preferred.