Head of Marketplace

 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