Manager, Technology Strategy

BAM Ventures; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal is seeking an energetic and innovative professional to join our Technology Strategy & Planning team, covering the entire Technology organization. The role sits high visibility with senior executives and directly supports the CTO.

You will lead strategic initiatives, manage end-to-end projects, and leverage AI-enabled development to prototype enterprise-wide tools. A strong background in strategy consulting or corporate strategy is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: Support the development of PayPal’s Technology strategy.
• Project Management and Execution: Manage strategic projects end-to-end, delivering actionable recommendations for key clients.
• AI-Enabled Development: Rapidly build and prototype enterprise-wide applications and internal tools using AI-assisted coding platforms.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis in support of deliverables.
• Thought Leadership: Support PayPal’s Technology leadership team by developing and articulating PayPal’s position on long-term strategic issues.
• Mentorship and Team Development: Provide coaching and professional mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Leadership experience

End-to-end project management

Communication & influencing

Delivery of tangible results

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems

MBA or quantitative degree (preferred)

Job description

The Company

PayPal 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

We are seeking an energetic and innovative professional to join our Technology Strategy & Planning team, covering the entire Technology organization. The position is highly visible within the organization, as our clients are senior executives throughout the global Technology organization and the team’s leadership directly supports the CTO.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Identify issues and recommend best practices based on specialized expertise.
• Lead functional projects and programs that contribute to business improvements.
• Partner with teams to analyze business trends and inform strategic decisions.
• Facilitate collaboration among team members to enhance project outcomes.
• Assess and report on the progress of strategic initiatives within the function.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications

Meet our team

The team helps PayPal’s Technology leadership make the big decisions that will guide the company’s future.

Your way to impact

• World‑class strategic and analytical thinking, with a demonstrated ability to synthesize multiple sources of information (quantitative and qualitative) to solve complex problems in a structured, data‑driven way
• Leadership experience in, or providing strategic advice to, complex global organizations
• End‑to‑end management of complex, multi‑faceted projects (e.g., scoping, deliverables, team)
• Translation of ambiguous, open‑ended problems into practical, actionable solutions
• Superior communication (verbal, prose, PowerPoint) and influencing skills
• Track record of delivering tangible results

Your day‑to‑day

• Strategy Development: Support the development of PayPal’s Technology strategy
• Project Management and Execution: Manage strategic projects end‑to‑end, delivering actionable recommendations for key clients. Coordinate execution of recommendations with key stakeholders as needed
• AI‑Enabled Development: Rapidly build and prototype enterprise‑wide applications and internal tools using AI‑assisted coding platforms
• Research and Analysis: Conduct and/or lead key qualitative (e.g., primary research, synthesis of secondary data sources) and quantitative (e.g., Excel modeling) analysis in support of deliverables
• Thought Leadership: Support PayPal’s Technology leadership team by developing and articulating PayPal’s position on long‑term strategic issues
• Mentorship and Team Development: Provide coaching and professional mentorship/development to junior team members

What do you need to bring

• ~4-6 years of experience at a leading strategy consulting firm and/or corporate strategy team post‑graduate school
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems required; MBA or quantitative degree from a top school preferred
• Experience in software development, with financial services (particularly payments) and/or e‑commerce experience preferred
• Demonstrated career progression with increasing responsibility over time

Subsidiary: PayPal

Travel Percent: 0

Base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:

Primary Location | Pay Range:

San Jose, California: ($129,500.00 - $191,950.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:

No other locations are assigned to this requisition currently.

Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

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

At PayPal, we’re 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. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

Who We Are

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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.