Sr. Manager, Product Operations at eBay

Portland, Oregon, United States

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

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in product operations within a technology or product-led company
  • Strong background in leading planning cadences, portfolio management, and/or resource planning at scale
  • Ability to structure and communicate complex operational insights clearly and effectively to senior leadership
  • Experience working with product lifecycle tools (e.g., Jira, Airtable) and reporting/analytics platforms (e.g. Tableau)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of improving processes and enabling better decision-making
  • Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with product and engineering leadership

Responsibilities

  • Lead Quarterly & Annual Planning Cadences: Manage initiative intake, prioritization, estimation, and headcount allocation processes to align execution with strategic product priorities
  • Act as a Strategic Thought Partner: Provide insights to product and engineering leadership on resourcing models, capacity planning, and organizational health to guide decision-making
  • Drive Execution Visibility & Accountability: Build and manage standardized reporting and dashboards that track roadmap progress, launch timelines, and delivery performance. Ensure leadership and stakeholders have clear visibility into progress, risks, and trade-offs
  • Enable Product Team Efficiency: Identify and address operational bottlenecks, drive adoption of best practices, and ensure processes are enabling teams rather than slowing them down
  • Support Continuous Improvement: Partner with the broader PDLC transformation team to evolve frameworks, tooling, and data that enhance planning and execution at scale
  • Drive the tactical execution of product operations practices, ensuring that planning, execution, and reporting processes are streamlined and aligned with strategic priorities
  • Partner closely with PMO, product and engineering to lead planning cadences, optimize resource allocation, and ensure visibility into execution health

Skills

Product Operations
Planning Cadences
Resource Allocation
Capacity Planning
PMO
Dashboards
Roadmap Tracking
Stakeholder Management
Data-Driven Decision Making
Initiative Prioritization
Execution Visibility
Reporting

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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