Program Manager, eBay

Collectors Universe Inc.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 90,356 - 146,695; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(K) Matching

Flexible Hours

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Collectors Universe Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to join our Partnerships team in Santa Ana, CA. This role focuses on supporting our partnership with eBay, managing projects to enhance the authentication and grading experience for collectors. The successful candidate will interact with various stakeholders and lead communications related to this partnership.

This position requires a highly organized individual with strong experience in managing partnerships, program execution, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in partnerships and/or program management.
• Strong cross-functional operator who manages relationships and teams.
• Excellent communicator comfortable with executive updates.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for eBay’s AG team.
• Manage project timelines and stakeholder updates.
• Monitor key metrics and implement data-driven improvements.

Skills

Partnership Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Tools

CRM Software

Project Management Tools

Job description

## Program Manager, eBayApplylocations: Santa Ana, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR105376Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team. Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder. Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and France. As part of our interview process, we request that candidates have their cameras on during video interviews. This helps foster meaningful conversation and allows us to create an experience that closely resembles our standard working environment. Certain interview steps may take place by phone. For remote roles, and at our discretion, candidates may be asked to participate in an on-site interview as part of the final stages of the process. We understand there may be occasional circumstances requiring accommodation and are happy to discuss them as needed. Your recruiter will be able to clarify expectations and answer any questions you have. We're looking for a ***Program Manager*** to be an early and impactful member of PSA’s growing Partnerships team. This role will focus on supporting and scaling PSA’s strategic partnership with eBay, helping collectors seamlessly authenticate and grade their items across platforms. The Program Manager will play a key role in driving cross-functional initiatives that enhance the PSA-eBay authentication and grading experience. They will coordinate efforts across product, operations, marketing, finance, and analytics to ensure projects stay on track, performance is monitored, and opportunities become realities. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, collaborative, and passionate about creating great customer experiences through partnerships.You’ll report to the *Director of Strategic Partner Services* and **work from our Santa Ana, CA office.** *Remote or hybrid candidates will also be considered. We believe that there is significant value in in-person collaboration. If you live within a 1 hour commuting distance to one of our offices, you will be required to be onsite most of the time. This will be discussed further as part of the recruiting process.***What You’ll Do:***Partner Management** Serve as a primary point of contact for eBay’s AG team, leading on all partner communication and owning the health, satisfaction, and growth of each relationship* Lead day-to-day management including cross-functional issue resolution with internal teams including Customer Care, Operations, Accounting, Project Management, and Tech* Drive program management for global partner implementations*Cross-Functional Execution** Manage project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder updates across internal and external teams* Anticipate risks, communicate tradeoffs, and keep stakeholders aligned*Performance & Operations** Monitor key metrics, synthesize partner feedback, and implement data-driven improvements* Enable operational excellence: Identify process gaps, streamline communication, and help establish scalable systems for program tracking and reporting.* Champion collaboration and visibility: Communicate program goals, progress, and learnings to executive stakeholders, ensuring transparency and shared ownership across teams.**Who You Are:*** 5+ years of experience in partnerships and/or program management, ideally in a consumer technology business* A strong cross-functional operator who can manage external relationships and internal teams simultaneously* Highly organized with the ability to prioritize ruthlessly and deliver results in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment* An excellent communicator — equally comfortable in a partner QBR and an executive update* Data-driven, detail-oriented, and focused on continuous improvement* A self-starter and creative problem solver who thrives with ownership* Someone who’s comfortable shifting between strategic thinking and hands-on execution as the situation demands* A quick learner who’s comfortable adopting new tools and systems - whether that's a CRM, ticketing platform, project management tool, or partner-facing tech* Someone who is able to independently pull, structure, and analyze data to surface insights and support decision-making* Willing to travel up to 10% of the time and as needed at critical project milestones**Physical Requirements:*** Computer Use: Typing, mouse work, and sitting and looking at a computer potentially for long periods of time.* Hand Use: Regular hand use for various tasks.* Hearing Requirements: Ability to hear alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.* Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift, carry, and move materials up to 25 pounds.* Phone Answering: Talking on the phone and texting may be required, as well as manual dexterity to operate a computer and phone system efficiently.* Sitting or Standing: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.**Salary Range:** *The salary range for this position is $90,356 - $146,695. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set. This role may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation, please ask your recruiter for details.***Reasons To Join Us:*** Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision* Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits* 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals* Vacation: All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off* Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays* Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions* Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs* Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities**Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.**