At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to revolutionize commerce globally to make moving money, selling and shopping, personalized and secure.
Job Description Summary:
In partnership with the EVP, Chief Enterprise Services Officer and their leadership team, the Senior Director, Business Operations and Strategy will be responsible for driving the strategic vision, managing functional global operating budget, driving risk responsible growth opportunities. In addition, they will act as the principal interface with finance/corporate development, execute on performance oversight model, and streamline operating system to ensure organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Enterprise Services is a high impact function driving PayPal's global success and is comprised of Global Risk Management, Compliance, Fraud Prevention, Global Investigations/Financial Crimes/ Anti-Money Laundering, Physical Security, and Functional Product Enablement. Our function is enabled by >5,000 exceptional team members and partners across PayPal's global footprint.
Reporting into this role will be supporting Enterprise Services - Business Operations team members.
Job Description:
Strategic Planning:
Develop and execute Enterprise Services long-term strategic plan in alignment with organizational goals and market trends.
Conduct comprehensive functional analysis to identify emerging risks, opportunities, competitive threats, and industry trends.
Collaborate with senior leadership to define strategic priorities and initiatives that drive sustainable growth and profitability.
Financial Acumen:
Deep financial management expertise across financial planning, cost-to-serve, and supplier ecosystem oversight.
Functional leader for budget and spend management planning and adherence oversight - covering the scale of thousands of team members and hundreds of millions in annual operating spend.
Strategic partner and functional lead to Corporate Development/Partnerships/M&A team in the evaluation of investments or acquisitions.
Ability to direct spend management or re-capture initiatives including opportunity identification, instrumentation, and execution
Operational Excellence:
Oversee the optimization of business processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity across Enterprise Services
Manage operating routines that facilitate decision-making, autonomy, leadership alignment, and team engagement, inclusive of staff meetings, operational reviews, leadership off sites, All Hands, etc. Set the agenda, participate in the meetings, document decisions, and communicate outcomes.
Implement performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational performance and identify areas for improvement.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations, reduce costs, and maximize resource utilization.
Communications Leadership:
Drive engagement across global Enterprise Services including team member communication channels - town halls, produced content, distributed/written content
Curate external engagements with Corporate Communications and CEO Communications teams
Cross-functional Leadership:
Foster collaboration and alignment across departments to ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives and operational objectives.
Provide leadership and guidance to functional teams, promoting a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.
Serve as a key liaison between executive leadership and departmental teams, facilitating communication and alignment on strategic priorities.
Risk Management:
Identify potential risks and challenges that may impact the organization's strategic objectives or operational efficiency.
Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address identified risks and ensure business continuity.
Qualifications:
10+ years of business planning, financial/investment banking, and operations relevant experience in a large-scale, heavily matrixed, high-growth global function or business.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives that drive business growth and profitability - including organic and inorganic assessment.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends to inform strategic decision-making.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Data-driven and highly organized with superior project management skills.
Demonstrated learning agility and passion for taking on new challenges and executing with high velocity.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, especially with storyboarding and deck writing for diverse audiences ranging from board members, senior executives, to broad-based team member groups.
Global and domestic travel - up to 30%.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
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 about 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.
Additional Job Description:
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PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.
The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.
The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $143400 to $285450
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 benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you. We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com
Who We Are:
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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, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visithttps://www.paypal.com , https://about.pypl.comand https://investor.pypl.com.
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.
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