Data API Product Manager

Posted:
7/17/2024, 3:27:18 AM

Location(s):
San Jose, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Product

At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to revolutionize commerce globally to make moving money, selling and shopping, personalized and secure. 

Job Description Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Product Manager who is versed with API technologies, enjoys working with data and is also a customer champion. You’ll be working with an exciting team that focuses on reporting, data, and insights for merchants. No matter where merchants engage with us, we’re dedicated to meeting them where they are and providing solutions that propel their business forward.  
The Senior Product Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of our low latency and high data synchronization API product line. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong technical acumen and a proven track record in product management. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in product management, specifically with products that require high-performance and real-time data synchronization capabilities.

Job Description:

Your way to impact

  • This role is a good fit if you love working with data, API integrations, to solve problems, and to make the world a better place. 
  • You have a strong understanding of data technologies, accounting principles, and you are comfortable working with data integrations. 
  • You understand the principles of information architecture and data interchange. 
  • You’re just as happy brainstorming big-picture strategy as you are working to resolve integration errors, and data queries. 
  • You’re naturally curious and have a deep need not only to understand products inside-out, but to challenge and question existing experiences to raise the bar. 
  • You're driven to define and solve problems, putting customer needs first. 
  • You’re excited to work in a fast-paced, high-tech environment that requires independent self-direction as well as collaboration and open communication.

Your day to day :

Product Strategy & Vision:

·       Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for low latency and high data sync API.

·       Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and opportunities for innovation.

·       Use data-driven insights about experience and integration gaps and customer pain points to brainstorm and build proposed data integration solutions.

Product Development:

·       Collaborate with engineering, design, and QA teams to ensure product features are delivered on time and meet quality standards.

·       Prioritize product features and enhancements based on business and customer impact.

·       Provide the year long product visions and strategies for their team, while also providing clear, iterative roadmaps to realize it. Build and maintain healthy scrum regime

·       Use data and research to evaluate your product’s impact, and push for continuous improvement that shows tangible results.

Stakeholder Management:

·       Work closely with cross-functional teams, including platform, sales, marketing, and customer support, to ensure successful product launches and ongoing customer satisfaction.

·       Collaborate with stakeholder on data, infrastructure, integrations, and reconciliation.   

·       Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding product-related queries and updates.

Customer Focus:

·       Engage with customers to gather feedback, understand pain points, and identify opportunities for product improvements.

·       Ensure the product delivers exceptional user experience and meets customer performance expectations.

Metrics & Analysis:

·       Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and drive data-driven decisions.

·       Conduct regular product performance reviews and implement necessary adjustments to meet targets.

Compliance & Security:

·       Ensure that our products meets all regulatory, compliance, and security requirements.

·       Stay up-to-date with industry standards and best practices for low latency and data synchronization technologies.

What do you need to bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
  • Minimum of 8 years of product management experience, with a focus on low latency and high data sync products.
  • Strong technical background with the ability to understand and discuss architectural concepts, trade-offs, and new opportunities with engineering teams.
  • Proven experience in defining product requirements, writing user stories, and managing product backlogs.
  • Excellent, data, problem solving, critical-thinking skills, and decision-making skills.   
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience working with API standards, integration guidelines, data synchronization techniques, and low latency technologies..   
  • At ease managing multiple projects, setting stakeholder expectations, working individually, and collaborating across teams.   
  • Understanding of standard accounting terminology and principles. 
  • Experience in financial services, payments, B2B or B2C e-commerce is preferred.

Additional Job Description:

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

0

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PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is

$84500 to $204600

Our Benefits:
At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com

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PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit https://www.paypal.com ,  https://about.pypl.com and  https://investor.pypl.com.

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