Job Description

Business Strategy, Planning, and Reviews

Leading the development of PayPal's strategy on high visibility initiatives, and long-term strategic priorities in key ecosystem areas
Developing materials to facilitate cross-functional and cross-regional team discussions as well as communicate with senior management
Articulating and managing KPIs using metrics to drive performance and provide data in support of key decisions
Creating frameworks and forums to help structure the team's thinking, drive visibility, and facilitate alignment
Leading and taking ownership of financial and data analysis in support of strategic objectives

Program Management

Driving related strategic projects into the execution phase, partnering with teams across the organization
Identifying dependencies and leveraging multiple sources of information simultaneously
Preparing realistic estimates of resource requirements (e.g., budget, headcount) needed to accomplish team objectives
Balancing urgent and effective action, commitment to excellence, and taking initiative to resolve problems; holding internal stakeholders accountable where appropriate
Coordinating, supporting and providing guidance on initiatives to cross-functional PayPal stakeholders
Foster cross-functional collaboration, partnering closely to create a symbiotic relationship based on trust and transparency
Driving and managing forums for check-ins with product teams, stakeholders, executive leadership and strategic merchants
Scaling the organization to ensure measurability, ongoing sustainability, and rapid growth

GTM and Sales Strategy

Creating compelling narratives to share Sales/GTM strategy with senior leadership and enterprise readouts
Developing fact-based recommendations and strategies for in partnership with our cross-functional leaders

Business and Technical Acumen

8+ years of strong consulting, operations, strategic finance or strategy experience preferred
Industry expertise in payments and / or technology preferred
Excellent creative and analytical and problem-solving skills with a history of hands-on, detail-oriented work
Advanced skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint
Strong communication, listening, and negotiation skills; able to convey important messages in a clear and compelling manner
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects with competing priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to change; comfortable dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty
Effective at communicating "what is possible" and what will have the biggest impact on the business
Ability to articulate and manage to key OKRs and use metrics to drive performance and provide data in support of key decisions

Executing for Results

Capable of executing short-term (tactical) and long term (strategic) plans
Ability to balance business partnership with the need to exercise independence judgment and to raise issues in a timely and constructive manner
Ability to work well in a cross-functional, matrixed management environment
Experience framing, establishing and implementing org-wide change initiatives

Building Relationships and Using Influence

Ability to establish credibility and rapport with senior executives and technical and non-technical team members alike
Ability to influence and achieve alignment across a range of different opinions and interests
Proven ability to interact well with both internal senior management and external contacts
Develops trust and commitment in others by articulating an appealing vision for the future, communicating high expectations, developing and mentoring direct reports, and setting an example in one's own behavior