Director, Pay Later Product Strategy

PayPal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 218,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal in New York City is seeking a Director of Product Management for the Global Pay Later team to develop and execute the product strategy and roadmap for merchant experiences, accelerating TPV growth and strengthening PayPal's competitive position.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, balance regulatory requirements with time‑to‑market, and use data‑driven insights to delight customers. A strong BNPL and AI-enabled product delivery background is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience leading others.
• Advanced or master's degree in business, technology, finance, or related field.
• Experience launching and managing BNPL products across global markets.
• Experience leveraging AI to improve product development and delivery.
• Self‑directed and adaptable, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish a shared vision across the company for one or more products, or a platform product enabling development & scalability, with a deliberate and cohesive strategy.
• Lleads product strategy development, and develops a clear, executable view of the product strategy with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Influences the architectural roadmap and balances innovative design and technical implementation, while balancing regulatory requirements, time‑to‑market, meeting customer needs and product profitability.
• Champions the customer experience and prioritizes customer needs in product requirements and decision making.
• Defines and uses metrics that inform the success of products including usability studies, research and market analysis.
• Standardizes workstreams to include analytics, customer discovery, market research and competitive analysis to drive data‑driven decision‑making.
• Responsible for product profitability, including budgetary decisions.
• Leads operational mechanisms that drive execution and accountability including Product Reviews, Operating Reviews, and Business Reviews. Interfaces with senior leadership as needed.
• Maximizes efficiency in a constantly evolving environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are the standard.

Skills

Product strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

User focus

Regulatory awareness

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or related field

Job description

PayPal in New York City is seeking a Director of Product Management for the Global Pay Later team to develop and execute the product strategy and roadmap for merchant experiences, accelerating TPV growth and strengthening PayPal's competitive position.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, balance regulatory requirements with time‑to‑market, and use data‑driven insights to delight customers. A strong BNPL and AI-enabled product delivery background is highly valued.