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