Program Manager-Trading Cards Casebreaks

eBay•San Jose, CA

10d

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 Live is transforming how sellers connect with buyers by combining entertainment, community, and real-time shopping. As a high-growth business within eBay, Live operates with startup speed while leveraging the scale, trust, and ecosystem of the world’s largest marketplace. eBay is the leading Trading Cards marketplace platform in the world, and Trading Cards is one of eBay Live’s strategic verticals. This role is meant to enable the acceleration and scaling of key Trading Cards initiatives: bringing strategic clarity, execution rigor, and cross-functional alignment. eBay Live Program Manager - Trading Card Casebreaks & Repacks role sits at the intersection of strategy, program leadership, and operational execution. This individual will own a portfolio of high-impact initiatives across Trading Cards for eBay Live, and will be tasked with ensuring that initiatives move quickly and with discipline, from strategy through execution. This is a high-visibility individual contributor role ideal for someone with a consulting background or recent MBA who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex business problems, and can translate strategy into action across a diverse set of stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
5+ years of operating experience in e-commerce, marketplaces, or startup experience in Strategy, Ops, or PMO functions. Strategy consulting, banking or similar experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives end-to-end, with ability to influence senior leaders and external partners
Strong analytical skills: comfort with financial modeling, ROI analysis, and KPI design
High ownership mindset with strong attention to detail and follow-through

Responsibilities

Own and lead a portfolio of strategic initiatives across Trading Cards (e.g., category growth plays, seller programs, partnerships, incentives, operating model improvements.
Partner with category leadership to shape priorities, frame decisions, and translate strategy into executable plans
Develop clear problem statements, success metrics, and execution roadmaps for each initiative
Act as a connective tissue across Category, Programming, Product, Marketing, Ops, Finance, Legal, Trust, and Analytics
Influence without authority: aligning teams around shared outcomes and clear ownership
Partner with external sellers, creators, and strategic partners to drive execution where needed
Bring structure to ambiguity: define processes, templates, operating rhythms, and documentation where they add value
Identify repeatable patterns and help scale best practices across the Trading Cards portfolio
Balance speed with discipline — enabling the team to move fast without breaking fundamentals