[Remote] Senior Technical Program Manager, Tech Platforms at PayPal

Remote

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

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. A minimum of 6-8+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, Technical Project Manager, or Software Engineer is required, along with experience managing the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for technical projects. Experience working directly with engineering teams on platform, infrastructure, or complex backend systems is essential, as is strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management tools like Jira and Confluence. Preferred qualifications include 8-10+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

The Senior Technical Program Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, cross-functional programs for tech platform teams, including Core Payments, Data Engineering, and Infra/SRE. Responsibilities include defining program scope, objectives, and deliverables for complex tech enabler projects such as security fixes, tech debt, refactoring, service re-architecture, and cloud migrations. The role involves proactively identifying and managing risks, dependencies, and blockers, establishing clear communication channels, and partnering with Engineering Managers and Directors to align priorities and ensure strategic objectives are met. The Senior Technical Program Manager will also dive into technical discussions, contribute to architecture and design reviews, and champion improvements to engineering processes.

Skills

Technical Program Management
Cross-functional Initiatives
System Design
Architecture
Core Payments
Data Engineering
Infrastructure
SRE
Scalability
Reliability
Performance Optimization
Developer Productivity

PayPal

Digital payments platform for various clients

About PayPal

PayPal offers a digital payments platform that allows users to conduct online transactions, mobile payments, and peer-to-peer transfers. It generates revenue primarily through transaction fees charged to merchants and provides various services for individual consumers, small to medium-sized businesses, and large enterprises. PayPal distinguishes itself from competitors by offering a wide range of secure financial services tailored to different client needs. The company's goal is to create a convenient and secure digital payments experience for all users.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$188.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

A Stanford Navigator helps employees research providers and health conditions, and make informed decisions about health care
Advance Medical is available for all employees who are looking for a world-class specialist to provide an expert medical opinion for treatment plans
Stock Purchase Plans
Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
Stock Awards
Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
Paid Time Off
Four Weeks Paid Sabbatical for every Five Years of Service
Educational and Professional Development benefits
Matching Gifts & Volunteerism Opportunities
Matching Gifts
Skills-Based Volunteering
Green Teams
GIVE Teams

Risks

Lawsuits over Honey's practices could damage PayPal's reputation.
Allegations of racial discrimination may lead to legal challenges.
Stablecoin expansion may expose PayPal to regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

PayPal Ventures accelerates market entry for innovative financial solutions.
PayPal offers a versatile platform for diverse clients, from individuals to large enterprises.
PayPal's revenue model includes transaction fees, currency conversion, and financial services.

Upsides

Increased stablecoin adoption enhances PayPal's digital payment capabilities.
Growing DeFi interest boosts PayPal's integration with blockchain systems.
New 'Money Pooling' feature taps into the expanding split payments market.

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