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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
The 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.
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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 paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.
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.
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