Sr. Manager, Anti-Counterfeiting

eBay•San Jose, CA

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. eBay connects millions of people globally, and our marketplace relies on trust. As the Sr. Manager of Anti-Counterfeiting, you will lead counterfeit compliance initiatives, to keep our platform authentic, unifying our oversight and partnering with Product, Legal, Risk, and Engineering to stop counterfeit activity before it reaches our buyers. We are looking for a strategic operator who thrives in fast-paced environments and who can translate a counterfeit strategy into scalable execution. You’ll lead a team of specialists within the Intellectual Property Risk and Compliance (IPRC) team, translate high-level strategy into clear roadmaps, and hold our partners accountable through data-driven performance and transparent reporting.

Requirements

Experience: 7+ years in brand protection, trust and safety, or IP enforcement, including at least 4 years leading teams and programs.
IP Expertise: A deep understanding of intellectual property rights, counterfeit risks, and global enforcement models.
Program Leadership: A proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects with measurable results.
Analytical Rigor: Comfort using data to define KPIs, conduct audits, and influence senior stakeholders.
Adaptability: The ability to lead with clarity in a fast-paced, global environment.

Responsibilities

Drive Strategy & People Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of specialists, fostering a culture of expertise and accountability while overseeing the end-to-end anti-counterfeiting roadmap.
Operational Governance: Translate strategic goals into actionable execution frameworks across all categories, ensuring all workstreams are aligned and effective.
Detection & Mitigation: Partner with enforcement teams to identify emerging trends, improve detection accuracy, and disrupt counterfeit networks at scale.
Cross-Functional Accountability: Collaborate with Legal, Brand Relations, and Product teams to align priorities. You will establish KPIs, SLAs, and audit mechanisms to measure success and surface gaps.
Performance Reporting: Use data to tell a clear story of program health and risk mitigation, delivering regular insights to senior leadership.
Continuous Evolution: Constantly refine our tools, policies, and training to stay ahead of bad actors and strengthen eBay’s marketplace health.