Sr Manager, Program Management Finance

The Company\n\nPayPal 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. \n\nWe operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.\n\nWe offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. \n\nOur beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do \u2013 and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.\n\nJob Summary:\n\nThis job leads the planning and execution of complex, cross-functional finance transformation programs that support strategic initiatives and operational excellence across the organization. The role partners closely with finance, technology, product, and business leaders to drive end-to-end delivery of large-scale programs, ensuring alignment with business priorities, financial goals, and enterprise technology strategies. The Sr Manager develops program management standards, manages program execution, and delivers actionable insights to enable informed decision-making across finance and technology stakeholders.\n\nJob Description:\n\nEssential Responsibilities: \n\n * Scope: The project \u0026 program responsibilities are focused on internal information system-specific project tasks or non-technical project completion using an internal customer perspective, both typically from initiation through delivery.\n * Develop and implement program plans and budgets.\n * Coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party contractors.\n * Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.\n * Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.\n * Provide strategic guidance to project managers.\n * Maintain relationships with key stakeholders.\n * Mentor junior project managers.\n\n\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n\n * 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor\u2019s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.\n\n\n\nAdditional Responsibilities \u0026 Preferred Qualifications:\n\nEssential Responsibilities\n\nScope: Program responsibilities are focused on the delivery of finance-owned or finance-supported initiatives, including finance transformation and technology-enabled programs, from strategy and design through implementation and operationalization. \n\n * Lead the planning and execution of complex finance transformation programs and strategic initiatives across multiple teams and stakeholders. \n\n\n\n * Drive end-to-end delivery of finance programs involving process transformation, systems implementation, and operational improvements. \n\n\n\n * Develop and manage program plans including timelines, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and resource requirements. \n\n\n\n * Partner closely with finance leadership, technology, product, data, risk, compliance, and operations teams to align program execution with strategic and operational objectives. \n\n\n\n * Translate finance business requirements into scalable program plans that incorporate technology solutions, systems integrations, and data capabilities. \n\n\n\n * Establish and maintain program governance, reporting frameworks, and program management standards to ensure successful execution. \n\n\n\n * Monitor program progress against objectives and proactively identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies across finance and technology workstreams. \n\n\n\n * Drive operational and process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and financial discipline across finance initiatives. \n\n\n\n * Develop program dashboards, metrics, and executive reporting to provide visibility into program health, financial impact, and key outcomes. \n\n\n\n * Communicate program status, risks, and strategic insights to senior leadership and executive stakeholders. \n\n\n\n * Coordinate activities across multiple projects to ensure alignment with program goals and enterprise priorities. \n\n\n\n * Support financial planning and management activities related to program budgets, resourcing, and investment prioritization. \n\n\n\n * Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across globally distributed teams. \n\n\n\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\n * 8+ years of relevant experience in program management, finance operations, strategy, transformation, or related disciplines and a Bachelor\u2019s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. \n\n\n\n * Proven experience leading large-scale transformation programs, particularly those involving finance process redesign, systems implementation, or enterprise change initiatives. \n\n\n\n * Strong understanding of technology platforms, data systems, and system integration concepts, with the ability to effectively partner with engineering and technical teams. \n\n\n\n * Experience managing complex, cross-functional programs in large, global organizations. \n\n\n\n\nStrong program management skills, including planning, governance, risk management, and stakeholder communication. \n\nDemonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across finance, product, technology, and operations teams. \n\nSubsidiary:\n\nPayPal\n\nTravel Percent:\n\n0\n\n-\n\nThe base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:\n\nPrimary Location | Pay Range:\n\nSan Jose, California | ($129,500.00 - $191,950.00 Annually)\n\nAdditional Location(s) | Pay Range:\n\nNo other locations are assigned to this requisition currently.\n\nAdditional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.\n\nPayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us. \n\nFor the majority of employees, PayPal\u0027s balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.\n\nOur Benefits:\n\nAt PayPal, we\u2019re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can\u2019t do this without our most important asset-you. That\u2019s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing\u2014physical, emotional, and financial\u2014delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.\n\nWho We Are:\n\nClick Here to learn more about our culture and community.\n\nCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion \n\nPayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].\n\nBelonging at PayPal:\n\nOur employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.\n\nAny general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community. \n\nWe know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don\u2019t hesitate to apply.\n