Lead Product Manager - Technical

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:

What you need to know about the role:
We are seeking a Lead Product manager to spearhead the supply-side strategy for the PayPal Ads Platform, focusing on building and scaling innovative solutions for advertisers. This role requires a deep understanding of ad technology, architecture, and platform product strategies. You will ensure seamless integration of advertising capabilities into PayPal’s platforms, balancing long-term vision with day-to-day execution and data-driven decision-making to optimize ad inventory and placement strategies. Experience with advertiser-focused features and a strong empathy for advertisers' needs are essential.

Meet our team:
The PayPal Ads team is a dynamic group dedicated to creating scalable, impactful advertising solutions. We collaborate across engineering, design, and external partners to develop and deliver measurable outcomes for advertisers. Our team thrives in early-stage, fast-paced environments, focusing on aligning merchant goals with broader platform objectives to drive growth and value for all participants.

Job Description:

Your way to impact:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape an ad platform from the ground up, driving growth and value for advertisers and merchants. By deeply understanding advertisers’ challenges and opportunities, you will guide product decisions that are practical and impactful. Your leadership in defining and executing product strategies will be critical to the success of PayPal Ads, ensuring our solutions meet and exceed the needs of our advertising partners.

Your day-to-day:

In your day-to-day you will:

• Define and execute a comprehensive product launch strategy, establishing and maintaining a roadmap to scale the Ads Platform from the ground up.
• Own and drive the end-to-end product roadmap, from initial discovery to successful delivery, ensuring timely execution and scalability.
• Utilize data-driven insights to guide product decisions, optimizing for both technical implementation and rapid time-to-market.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and launch innovative features for the Ads Platform, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Partner with Ad Sales, Marketing, and external developers to strengthen the merchant integration ecosystem and position PayPal Ads as a market leader.
• Lead collaboration with Legal, Privacy, Compliance, and cross-functional teams to ensure the Ads Platform meets regulatory standards and provides a sea