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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.
Job Description
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
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: ($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.
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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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