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Sr Product Managerin Shanghaiat PayPal
Date Posted: 9/20/2019
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Date Posted: 9/20/2019
Job ID: R0043309
Job Description
Fueled by a fundamental belief that having access to financial services creates opportunity, PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is committed to democratizing financial services and empowering people and businesses to join and thrive in the global economy. Our open digital payments platform gives PayPal’s 286 million active account holders the confidence to connect and transact in new and powerful ways, whether they are online, on a mobile device, in an app, or in person. Through a combination of technological innovation and strategic partnerships, PayPal creates better ways to manage and move money, and offers choice and flexibility when sending payments, paying or getting paid. Available in more than 200 markets around the world, the PayPal platform, including Braintree, Venmo and Xoom enables consumers and merchants to receive money in more than 100 currencies, withdraw funds in 56 currencies and hold balances in their PayPal accounts in 25 currencies.
The Product & Technology, China team is looking for a strategic and experienced lead product manager to join the team in Shanghai. The person will play a critical role in determining how our organization approaches the industry and the commercial readiness of our products and services in China, connecting the different solutions for our customer base into solid and comprehensive offerings, working in a global framework but leading and consulting local teams to respect the nuances. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and self-motivated individual with strong passion and experience in the payment landscape in China, positive work ethic and a "can do" attitude. In this position, you will work in a cross-functional team across product, engineering, product marketing, , brand, sales, risk, compliance, legal, operations and more to ensure the success of our products in China. This position is highly visible in the organization and involves frequent interaction with the senior executives as well as all other levels and external stakeholders, locally and globally.
Responsibilities
Articulate a clear strategy that will effectively capture customer attention and business value through efficient presentations and influence others to achieve company’s goals in China
Analyze market trends, internal data, customer feedback, competition, current solutions, and strategic priorities to help define new offerings, create go-to-market strategies and plans and drive go-to-market execution
Drive integration efforts and lead critical work streams of strategic initiatives sponsored by senior executives
Set, track and report quarterly and yearly business objectives, provide clear articulation of assessments, recommend plan adjustments as necessary
Collaborate with a cross-functional team to achieve success against the business plan (including product development, strategy, marketing, sales, support, operations, finance, research and executives) to ensure overall success of our products
Evaluate PayPal Consumer Go-to-Market strategies and practices and recommend changes based on industry leading practices and local nuances
Develop and communicate innovative strategies, combining data-driven knowledge about the market and insights into customer’s needs, bringing the two together in a compelling and powerful story.
Key competencies:
Superb leadership and influencing skills
Sharp business judgment, ability to see "big picture" and to prioritize
Solid analytical thinking with proven results when that is applied
Executive presence, strong verbal and written communication
Ability to motivate others, drive collaboration, teaming & resolve conflict between diverse stakeholder groups
Good negotiation skills
Ability to manage change and ambiguity with an action-orientation/drive – must thrive in a dynamic environment
High energy, strong work ethic, disciplined execution skills, willingness to do whatever it takes to deliver results
Works efficiently under pressure
Track record of delivering tangible results
Appetite to learn and comfort with uncertainty market positions
Ability to influence senior leaders
Qualifications
7+ yeas experience with software and technology product management.
Broader experience in e-Commerce, FinTech. Previous experience as Business Analyst, Project Management, and Technical Product Management a plus
Experience with Compliance and Risk control methodologies and products
Strong business acumen with analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to create structure and drive progress in an ambiguous environment.
Superb communication skills; ability to comfortably interact with executive management; ability to craft and tailor a compelling message to a given audience and to communicate our expertise in simple, everyday language to deliver a story that is memorable and useful.
Demonstrated ability to scope, create and successfully deploy new strategy/ initiatives / capabilities
Experience in influencing and aligning cross functional partners, from seniors to frontline, across divergent points of view and/or functions (Franchise, Commercial, Sales) to drive action and change
Experience in translating business requirements to analytical requirements & solutions
Strong ability to make decisions & forge alignment in ambiguous and changing situations
We're a purpose-driven company whose beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We hold ourselves to our One Team Behaviors which demand that we hold the highest ethical standards, to empower an open and diverse workplace, and strive to treat everyone who is touched by our business with dignity and respect. Our employees challenge the status quo, ask questions, and find solutions. We want to break down barriers to financial empowerment. Join us as we change the way the world defines financial freedom.
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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