Director, Product Management -Agentic AI platform

PayPal Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 218,000 - 324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Healthcare coverage

Financial security resources

Job summary

PayPal is seeking a seasoned product leader to own the AI Assistant platform, guiding strategy, roadmap, and execution across engineering, design, and global markets. You will drive end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to launch, balancing innovation with regulatory needs and profitability.

The role emphasizes customer experience, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional collaboration to maximize scale and impact in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience leading others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product management team and collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, global markets, operations) to define and execute the product strategy for the AI Assistant.
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, for new features and innovations.
• Define clear priorities, align with stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, AI advancements, and competitor offerings.
• Use data and insights to inform decision-making and identify opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

AI/ML knowledge

Product strategy

Data‑driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The CompanyPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do - and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Summary

This role will own our agentic open platform and development of hundreds of servicing agents to provide hundreds of millions of consumers and merchants globally with unparalleled digital servicing capabilities in an effort to reduce call volumes and improve the PayPal experience. This role will operate at the cutting edge of Agentic AI, platform engineering and CX. This job establishes a cohesive product vision and strategy across the company, leading product strategy development with cross-functional teams. It balances innovative design with technical implementation while meeting regulatory requirements and customer needs. The focus is on enhancing customer experience, using metrics for product success, and standardizing analytics and market research for data-driven decisions. Responsibilities include ensuring product profitability, leading operational reviews, and collaborating with global partners to maximize efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Essential 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.
• Leads 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience leading others.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Lead the product management team and collaborate with cross‑functional teams (engineering, design, global markets, operations) to define and execute the product strategy for the AI Assistant.
• Roadmap & Execution: Own the end‑to‑end product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, for new features and innovations. Define clear priorities, align with stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery.
• Market & Competitive Analysis: Stay ahead of industry trends, AI advancements, and competitor offerings. Use data and insights to inform decision‑making and identify opportunities.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering teams to ensure seamless execution of features, collaborating with design, data science, and other product teams to build a best‑in‑class product.
• Data‑Driven Decision Making: Utilize data and analytics to drive decisions, measure success, and optimize the platform for performance, experience, and scalability.
• Bias for Action: Have a testing and validation mindset with a drive to take action and learn based off data and discovery to drive the product and better‑informed decision making.
• Stakeholder Management: Present product vision, strategy, and performance metrics to senior leadership and other key stakeholders. Drive alignment across teams and departments.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading and growing high‑performing product teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and their application to real‑world products, in particular assistants and LLMs.
• Experience in managing products and aligning product development with business objectives.
• Ability to identify product opportunities, define clear solutions, and drive execution in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Understanding of servicing channels, customer pain points, and customer service a plus.
• Payments, financial services, and e‑commerce experience a plus.

Salary

• Subsidiary:PayPalTravel Percent:0-The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring.
• Primary Location | Pay Range: Austin, Texas: ($198,000.00 - $294,250.00 Annually)
• Additional Location(s) | Pay Range: San Jose, California: ($218,000.00 - $323,950.00 Annually)
• Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

Work Arrangements

For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in‑person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits

• generous paid time off
• healthcare coverage for you and your family
• resources to create financial security and support your mental health

Who We Are

We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's why we offer comprehensive, choice‑based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing-physical, emotional, and financial-delivering meaningful value where it matters most.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Belonging at PayPal

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.