Join Rocket Lab as a Head of Marketplace – Lead a new unit from the ground up!
Rocket Lab is a leading growth marketing hub helping apps scale sustainably worldwide. Now, we’re building a brand-new Publisher Monetization business line — and we need a Head of Marketplace to lead it from the ground up. This is a unique chance to create impact, own strategy and P&L, and build a team around you.
The role
The Head of Marketplace will have full ownership of strategy, P&L, partnerships, operations, and team building — shaping a high-impact business unit from scratch.
What You’ll Do
- Strategy & Leadership
- Define and execute the global monetization strategy (CTV, in-app, mobile web).
- Own P&L and ensure profitable growth.
- Build and mentor a high-performing team.
- Publisher Development & Partnerships
- Acquire, negotiate, and grow relationships with premium publishers and mediations.
- Drive long-term revenue growth through innovative deals (PMP/PG, curated marketplaces).
- Yield & Operations
- Lead yield optimization: pricing, floor strategies, fill, and eCPM.
- Oversee onboarding, QA, trafficking, reporting, and support.
- Technology & Product
- Operate and configure adtech stack (adservers, SDKs, Prebid, mediation layers).
- Ensure compliance and technical hygiene (ads.txt, sellers.json, privacy, IVT prevention).
- Analytics & Reporting
- Build forecasting models and dashboards for visibility.
- Drive continuous optimization with data-driven insights.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with:
- +7 years of experience in publisher monetization (SSP, Exchange, Curation),
- Hands-on knowledge of adtech protocols,
- Proven track record in scaling publisher yield
- Fluent English and Spanish (mandatory); Portuguese is a plus.
You should combine commercial acumen with technical expertise and leadership skills
What You’ll Get
- Flexible working hours and work-life balance you can actually feel.
- A vibrant, collaborative, and international team culture.
- Hybrid work model
- Excellent development opportunities
- An ambitious but kind culture