Sr Manager, Technology Strategy

PayPal Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Financial security resources

Job summary

PayPal is seeking an energetic, strategic professional to join the Office of the CTO. This role partners with senior executives across global Technology to shape the company’s future and drive impactful initiatives.

You will lead cross-functional efforts, own a portfolio of strategic projects, and deliver end-to-end analyses that inform executive decisions. A background in software development, payments, and e-commerce is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in software development, with financial services (particularly payments) and/or e-commerce experience preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of independently delivering complex analysis end-to-end.
• Leadership experience advising senior and executive stakeholders across complex global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of PayPal's Technology strategy across multiple workstreams.
• Own end-to-end delivery across a portfolio of strategic projects, ensuring flawless process and quality.
• Personally build and prototype enterprise-wide applications and internal tools using AI-enabled coding platforms.
• Personally conduct and/or lead the most complex qualitative and quantitative analyses to high standards.
• Shape PayPal's enterprise-wide position on long-term strategic issues for senior Technology leadership.
• Provide coaching and professional mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Strategy development

Portfolio management

AI-enabled development

Research & analysis

Executive stakeholder management

Mentorship & leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or CIS

MBA or quantitative degree preferred

Job description

Company Overview

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

We are seeking an energetic and innovative professional to join PayPal's Office of the CTO, supporting the broader Technology organization. This highly visible role partners closely with senior executives across the global Technology organization and works alongside a team that directly supports the CTO. The team plays a critical role in helping Technology leadership navigate complex priorities, drive strategic initiatives, and make key decisions that shape PayPal's future.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects requiring an understanding of current business trends.
• Participate in problem resolution and provide functional expertise.
• Determine methods and procedures for new assignments to drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful execution of strategic plans.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of strategic initiatives and make recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications

• ~8-10 years of experience at a leading strategy consulting firm and/or corporate strategy team, including experience operating at a senior individual-contributor or supervisory scope
• 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 track record of independently delivering complex analysis end-to-end

Additional Qualifications

• World-class strategic and analytical thinking, translating insights into innovative frameworks tailored to senior stakeholders across the enterprise
• Leadership experience advising senior and executive stakeholders across complex global organizations, earning trusted-advisor status
• End-to-end ownership of the analytical value-creation process across complex, multi-project portfolios
• Translation of ambiguous, enterprise-wide problems into practical, actionable solutions
• SVP-level communication and influencing skills, with the credibility to set agendas beyond a project's original scope
• Track record of delivering tangible results at enterprise scale

Strategy Development

• Lead development of PayPal's Technology strategy across multiple workstreams

Portfolio Management and Execution

• Own end-to-end delivery across a portfolio of strategic projects, personally driving flawless process and quality

AI-Enabled Development

• Personally build and prototype enterprise-wide applications and internal tools using AI-assisted coding platforms

Research and Analysis

• Personally conduct and/or lead the most complex qualitative and quantitative analysis to zero-defect standards

Thought Leadership

• Shape PayPal's enterprise-wide position on long-term strategic issues for senior Technology leadership

Mentorship and Team Development

• Provide coaching and professional mentorship/development to junior team members

Subsidiary

PayPalTravel Percent:0-The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring.

Pay Range

• Primary Location | Pay Range:San Jose, California: ($159,500.00 - $236,500.00 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.

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding.

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.

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.