Company Overview
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. We operate a global two‑sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers, enabling them to transact online or in person.
Job Description Summary
This role 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.
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.
Lead product strategy development and develop a clear, executable view of the product strategy with cross‑functional stakeholders.
Influence the architectural roadmap and balance innovative design and technical implementation, while meeting regulatory requirements, time‑to‑market, customer needs and product profitability.
Champion the customer experience and prioritize customer needs in product requirements and decision making.
Define and use metrics that inform the success of products including usability studies, research and market analysis.
Standardize workstreams to include analytics, customer discovery, market research and competitive analysis to drive data‑driven decision‑making.
Responsible for product profitability, including budgetary decisions.
Lead operational mechanisms that drive execution and accountability including Product Reviews, Operating Reviews, and Business Reviews. Interface with senior leadership as needed.
Maximize efficiency in a constantly evolving environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are the standard.
Expected Qualifications
10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of experience leading others.
Compensation & Benefits
Annual base pay range : $188,000 – $323,950. Additional compensation may include annual performance bonus, equity, medical, dental, vision and other benefits. For more information, visit https : / / www.paypalbenefits.com.
Equal Opportunity Statement
PayPal provides equal employment opportunity 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 or expression, genetic information, marital status, and status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Product Management and Marketing
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