Technical Portfolio Manager - Data

The Company

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. 

We 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.

We 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. 

Our 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 – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Description Summary:

Portfolio Managers within the Technology PMO are responsible for maximizing investments for their assigned CTO value stream. This role ensures optimal resource allocation, demand management guidance, and alignment of project portfolios with organizational priorities. The Portfolio Manager collaborates with PMOs, CTO Operations, Finance, and Vendor Management teams to provide portfolio-level reporting, investment performance analysis, resource alignment, and guidance through the demand management process.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Resource Management:

• Oversee resource allocation and capacity planning within the assigned value stream to ensure efficient use of personnel and financial resources.
• Collaborate with functional leaders and project managers to address resource constraints, balancing workload demands across the portfolio.
• Monitor and adjust resource utilization to align with shifting priorities and organizational goals.

Portfolio-Level Reporting:

• Provide comprehensive portfolio-level reporting, including status updates, risks/issues/blockers, dependencies, and quarterly delivery schedules.
• Develop and maintain standardized dashboards and reporting tools to support transparency and decision-making.
• Ensure timely escalation and resolution of critical risks and issues impacting portfolio performance.

Collaboration with Operations Teams:

• Partner with Operations teams to facilitate monthly Domain reporting, ensuring accuracy and consistency in performance metrics.
• Consolidate data and insights to provide a holistic view of portfolio performance and alignment with operational goals.

Demand Management and Prioritization:

• Guide stakeholders through the demand management process, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and capacity.
• Facilitate the prioritization of projects within the portfolio based on strategic value, resource availability, and risk assessment.
• Drive decision-making processes to ensure project work aligns with portfolio goals and value stream objectives.

Financial and Vendor Management:

• Collaborate with Finance and Vendor Management teams to monitor and report on investment performance at the portfolio level.
• Ensure adherence to budgetary constraints and contractual obligations within the portfolio.
• Provide insights and recommendations on portfolio investment strategies to optimize return