Director of Strategy and Operations, eBay
Global Analytics
$176.8-282.7k
Leading online marketplace
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Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$176.8-282.7k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- The candidate will be a creative thinker, effective communicator, and capable collaborator
- The ideal candidate has a track record of making pragmatic, actionable recommendations with real world implementation experience
- Must have 10+ years consulting experience through multiple assignments involving working with retailers through analytics transformations through reputable consulting firm
- Must have bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience, MBA highly preferred
- Clear track record of success driving strategies and executing operating plans
- Executive level verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to tell an elegant story backed by data
- Strong-cross functional leader with high degree of ownership and drive for results
- Highly organized, systematic problem solver who thrives on being efficient
- Passionate for attention to detail
- Comfortable and hands-on with data & analytics
- Desire to “roll up your sleeves” to perform all functions from administrative processing to leading change initiatives
- Solid project management skills, having managed and successfully delivered multiple, complex projects on-time and on-budget
What the job involves
- As the Director, Analytics Strategy & Planning, you will report to our Chief Analytics Officer. The Director will partner with the Chief Analytics Officer to help define the strategy and ensure efficient execution of the department’s roadmap and vision
- They will work with key partners across HR, finance, recruitment, IT to design strategies and drive structured and data-based recommendations to action. Within this role, the candidate will have the ability to influence key elements of eBay’s analytics strategy and to help shape the future direction of eBay
- Build, maintain and evolve with the chief analytics officer and team the 3 to 5 year, mission, vision & strategy of the department
- Plan and co-ordinate the roadmap and capabilities to achieve the objectives of the department annually
- Ensure the objectives are aligned with the critical initiatives of the business by working with key partners in the business
- Effectively plan the workload by team identifying gaps and opportunities for workforce optimization
- Co-ordinate team activities such as all-hands, team-building, employee feedback, hackathons & department training
- Plan and host key meetings such as weekly leadership staff, ops reviews, partner review sessions
- Build and maintain effective processes with HR, finance, recruitment, IT and other key collaboration partners
- Develop collateral for updates to the eBay’s Leadership Team and Board of Directors
Our take
Founded in 1995 as an online auction platform primarily catering to collectibles, eBay quickly emerged as a pioneer in connecting buyers and sellers in the digital realm. This early success propelled eBay to become to globally recognized leader it is today.
In the present landscape, eBay competes with industry giants like Amazon within the C2C eCommerce sector. However, eBay distinguishes itself by fostering an environment where businesses can cultivate and promote their brands on the platform, offering a tailored, community-driven experience for both sellers and buyers. By championing small businesses, eBay attracts sellers and socially conscious consumers, positioning itself in stark contrast to Amazon's corporate image.
The rising consumer interest in sustainability has presented economic opportunities for eBay, particularly as younger demographics gravitate toward purchasing pre-owned items. in response, eBay has directed its marketing efforts toward Gen Z customers and formed partnerships with cultural phenomena like Love Island, further solidifying its appeal among contemporary audiences.
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Insights
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back within 2 weeks
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive health and wellness program designed to meet your unique needs.
- We strive to provide programs that help support both mind and body, including quality healthcare insurance, wellness programs and preventative care.
- Stock Purchase Plans
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Stock Awards
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- Credit Union Memberships
- Balancing work & life - eBay believes in providing you with the opportunity to be your best self in your professional and personal life. In addition to supporting flexible workstyles including hybrid and remote, eBay offers 4 weeks of paid sabbatical time for every 5 years of service
- Giving back to our community - We provide our employees around the globe with opportunities to have a positive impact on their local communities. Through the eBay Foundation, our company matches donations to eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 per employee per year. And our employee-led volunteer groups organize local giving and volunteering activities throughout the world
Company HQ
Greylands, San Jose, CA
Articles
Leadership
Jamie Iannone
(CEO, not founder)Studied at Princeton and Stanford University. Held executive roles at Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and The Children's Place, before becoming CEO of eBay in April 2020.
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