Analytics Manager - Gram Games

Overview

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 connect players in 175+ countries through fun, strategy, and friendly competition. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, Zynga\’s teams span North America, Europe, and Asia, crafting unforgettable gaming experiences. Join us and be part of the play!

Position: Analytics Manager, Gram Games

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists and analysts, providing technical guidance, career development, and fostering collaboration across teams
• Define and implement our data science strategy, aligning it with business objectives and ensuring data insights drive key decisions across the studio
• Develop advanced models, predictive analytics systems, and statistical frameworks to optimize player engagement, retention, and monetization
• Create and enhance performance marketing models to improve user acquisition efficiency, ROI analysis, and LTV prediction
• Design and oversee complex A/B testing frameworks to evaluate game features, marketing campaigns, and monetization strategies, monitoring results and delivering actionable recommendations
• Translate complex technical concepts and analytical findings into clear, compelling narratives that drive strategic decisions at the executive level
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement data solutions in production environments and ensure data infrastructure meets the needs of data science initiatives
• Stay at the forefront of data science advancements, evaluating new methodologies and technologies to maintain competitive advantage
• Serve as the data authority in strategic planning sessions, using your expertise to influence product roadmaps and business strategy
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to understand their needs and ensure data science initiatives deliver measurable business impact

What You Bring

• Genuine passion for video games and a deep understanding of the mobile gaming industry
• 6+ years of experience in analytics, with at least 2 years in a senior role with line management experience, preferably in gaming
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field
• Expert knowledge of statistics, machine learning, and causal inference techniques with demonstrated ability to apply them to real-world business problems
• Mastery of programming languages such as Python and SQL, with experience building production-level data science applications
• Proven track record of leading successful data science initiatives and teams that delivered significant business impact
• Experience with big data technologies and cloud platforms (AWS, Snowflake, etc.)
• Strong project management skills with ability to prioritize, manage resources, and deliver complex projects on time
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Deep understanding of performance marketing in mobile games, including user acquisition strategies, marketing attribution, ROAS optimization, and LTV modeling
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including mentoring data professionals and influencing cross-functional stakeholders
• Strategic thinking with the ability to connect data insights to business objectives and drive organizational change
• Experience with game analytics, player behaviour modeling, and free-to-play monetization strategies is highly desirable

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Private medical care
• Company bonus scheme
• Amazing onsite chef serving breakfast, lunch, and treats
• Life insurance and a favourable pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan including dental and optical coverage
• Amazing tech to work with and consoles to play and relax with

Work Environment

At Gram we embrace a hybrid work environment. Within this role, you would work 2 days per week in our London office and the remaining days at home.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds. Employment is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic, not on protected characteristics. We provide accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments as needed (subject to local requirements). Please contact accommodationrequest@zynga.com for accommodations or support related to your application.

Important Notice

Zynga does not conduct interviews or offers through third-party messaging apps. We will not ask for personal or financial information via unofficial channels. Our in-house recruitment team will contact candidates through official company email addresses.