Director, Technical Program Management at eBay

Portland, Oregon, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Ecommerce, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of TPM experience, with 5+ years in a senior leadership or people management role
Proven ability to lead large-scale programs and teams

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee multiple initiative portfolios across product and technology, ensuring TPMs deliver on execution excellence and business impact
Build and lead a high-performing TPM/PMO team, coaching senior ICs and managers, and creating clear growth paths that strengthen the TPM craft across the org
Drive org-wide planning and execution processes, ensuring strategic alignment and resource investment across priorities
Build and lead a high-performing PMO team, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic value delivery
Establish consistent frameworks for status reporting, risk management, roadmap planning, and execution health
Own the operational narrative at the leadership level, synthesizing cross-domain delivery health, risks, and tradeoff recommendations for VPs and the C-suite
Serve as a trusted advisor to VP+ leaders, helping resolve escalations and ensure cross-functional coordination at scale
Advocate for customer impact and business value, holding teams accountable to deliver outcomes—not just output
Implement program management methodologies and technical governance structures that lead to orders of magnitude improvements in execution speed and reliability for global-scale initiatives
Shape and evolve TPM team practices, tooling, and operating models to drive continuous improvement and innovation
Represent TPM function in exec forums, surfacing insights, driving decisions, and creating visibility for the team’s impact

Skills

Technical Program Management

Strategic Alignment

Operational Excellence

Program Execution

Cross-Functional Leadership

Product Development Lifecycle

Process Optimization

Stakeholder Management

eBay

Global online marketplace for buying and selling

About eBay

eBay is an online marketplace where individuals and businesses can buy and sell a wide range of products, including electronics, fashion, and collectibles. Users can list items for auction or use the 'Buy It Now' option for immediate purchases. eBay stands out from competitors with its vast selection, user-friendly interface, and strong buyer and seller protections, including free shipping on many items. The company's goal is to facilitate seamless transactions while generating revenue through transaction fees, advertising, and subscription services.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1995Year Founded

$6.5MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Risks

Niche e-commerce platforms like StockX and Poshmark may draw away eBay's customers.

Social media platforms with shopping features could divert traffic from eBay.

Direct-to-consumer brands bypassing marketplaces may reduce eBay's seller base.

Differentiation

eBay offers a unique auction-style listing alongside 'Buy It Now' options.

The platform provides robust buyer and seller protections, enhancing trust in transactions.

eBay's vast product selection includes new, refurbished, and second-hand items.

Upsides

eBay's acquisition of GSI Commerce strengthens its position as a global commerce partner.

The rise of social commerce offers eBay opportunities to integrate social shopping features.

Increased focus on sustainability aligns with eBay's refurbished and second-hand product categories.

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