Lead Product Manager – Payments Platform at eBay

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

eBay Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Ecommerce, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or technical (engineering) degree preferred
  • 8+ years of experience in product management or software development, with significant exposure to payments or financial platforms—ideally in large-scale eCommerce or marketplace environments
  • Proven track record of delivering both front-end user-facing products and back-end platform solutions
  • Solid understanding of payments processing, accounting, tax and compliance frameworks
  • Experience driving global product strategies that balance innovation, operational flexibility, and market-specific requirements
  • Strong analytical abilities, with expertise in experimenting, testing hypotheses, and using quantitative/qualitative methods
  • Ability to lead complex initiatives in a matrixed, global environment, influencing stakeholders at all levels
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and inspire action
  • Passion for building products that delight customers and move the business forward

Responsibilities

  • Set the Vision: Define and communicate a compelling product vision and strategy for Payments Platform initiatives, balancing near-term execution with long-term platform investments
  • Drive Execution: Partner with engineering, analytics, design and other cross-functional teams, delivering end-to-end solutions that span customer-facing experiences, APIs, and core services
  • Enable Scale: Design systems for high availability, reliability, and scalability across multiple geographies, currencies, and regulatory frameworks
  • Collaborate Across Functions: Work with product, design, data, finance, and operations teams, as well as in-country business leaders, to align on priorities and build scalable global solutions
  • Lead with Data: Leverage analytics, customer insights, and experimentation frameworks to inform product design, validate hypotheses, and measure impact
  • Influence & Inspire: Act as a domain expert and trusted partner across the organization, building alignment from executives to cross-functional teams

Skills

Product Strategy
Payments Platform
Product Vision
A/B Testing
Platform Scaling
Global Payments
Regulatory Compliance
Monetization
Operational Excellence

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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