Head of Strategic Projects, Collectibles

eBay • San Jose, CA

20d

About The Position

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet. Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all. About the team and the role: eBay, Inc. seeks Head of Strategic Projects, Collectibles in San Jose, CA What you will accomplish:

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or a closely related field plus two years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or a closely related field plus five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• Special Skill Requirements: Smartsheets linked spreadsheet tool: Enabled inventory management of products sku with automated reports and sheets linkage (2 years)
• SQL skills: Ran queries to understand inventory sell-through (2 years)
• PowerPoint storylining and creating: Delivered executive board readouts on strategy and execution of business, competitive strategy and milestone projects (2 years)
• Programming complex linked google sheets: Created and ran scripts and advanced programming to develop views and analysis of data in google sheets as per business requirements (2 years)
• Excel skills (MACROS, VLookups): Organised and performed extensive excel functions for pricing optimization, risk analysis and future data-driven decision making (2 years)
• Full Program management toolkit: End-to-end strategy and execution of key client projects (2 years)
• Technical powerpoint plug-ins (i.e. ThinkCell): Used all extensive add-ons like ThinkCell to develop graphs, tables, gantt charts illustrating the impact of business progress (2 years)
• Tableau skills: Data visualisation using tableau to showcase real-time data in a meaningful format (2 years)
• Google Analytics: Analysed statistically significant consumer behaviour on the website to optimise performance and marketing efforts (2 years)
• Data mining and modelling: Conducted extensive analysis on large amounts of data from different sources to recognize consumer behaviour and develop market segmentation of personas for targeting products and services (2 years)

Responsibilities

• Lead critical cross-organizational collectibles programs ensuring timely execution of key deliverables.
• Implement key elements of collectibles strategy, collaborating across the initiative and partner teams.
• Show up as an emerging leader of the initiative, jumping in beyond direct scope to input on key decisions and activities.
• Ensure the Collectibles business overall is run smoothly by putting in place the right cadences and governance processes in partnership with the Global Verticals Strategy and Operations team.
• Responsible for excellent partner management to ensure that the right people are brought along the journey and their teams are engaged to build the best solutions possible.
• Apply data-driven approach, using analytics and customer and market insights to inform customer-centric outcome.
• Work with senior partners from different functions globally: clarifying roles and responsibilities and cutting through complexity.
• Demonstrate people centric team leadership: helping support and strengthen team while ensuring delivery in a complex and changing environment.
• Analyze, design, and deliver software development solutions that are appropriate for the business and technology strategies.
• Consult with senior management to recommend new software designs and project plans to be implemented.
• Identify and make recommendations to reduce software project risks.
• Lead project life cycle from initial kickoff through the software requirements analysis, design and implementation.
• Design detailed software application designs and develop training materials for team members to follow.
• Implement enterprise-level software system designs and work with one or more development teams to realize product design and implementation.
• Review and test newly implemented software upgrades to ensure proper functionality and performance.
• Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to team members and other teams.

Benefits

• The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave).
• Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive