Technical Program Manager, eBay
$90.4-157k
Leading online marketplace
Be an early applicant
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$90.4-157k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- 6+ years of professional experience, including at least 2–4 years of program or project management experience in a technology environment
- Foundational understanding of project and program management concepts—timelines, risks, dependencies, delivery milestones
- Experience with product development lifecycle, technical systems, and software delivery
- Organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn from more senior TPMs
- Ability to clearly communicate timelines, risks, and updates to partners
- Comfortable working in ambiguity and asking questions to gain clarity
- Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or Airtable is a plus
What the job involves
- At eBay, we’re committed to delivering exceptional product experiences through thoughtful execution and strong cross-functional collaboration
- As part of the Planning, Program, and Operational Excellence team, you’ll help us improve how we build and ship products that delight millions of users worldwide
- In this early-career Technical Program Manager (TPM) role, you’ll support the delivery of scoped or moderately complex projects across product and engineering
- You’ll work closely with peers across functions to plan, track, and execute programs, while building your skills across all areas of the product lifecycle
- This is a great opportunity to grow as a TPM while contributing to meaningful customer outcomes
- Support the planning and delivery of projects, partnering closely with product, engineering, and design teams
- Track milestones, flag risks, and ensure timely updates to stakeholders and partners
- Participate in regular planning cycles to help define scope, timelines, and dependencies
- Drive the consistent application and improvement of technical program management processes and tools across multiple technical programs
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to keep projects on track and aligned to shared goals
- Facilitate meetings and working sessions, ensuring clarity of roles, tasks, and next steps
- Manage and generate insightful reports and dashboards specifically tailored to technical program health and metrics for mid-level technical leadership
- Escalate blockers and risks to more senior TPMs or leaders as needed
- Learn and develop product and technical understanding to engage effectively in product delivery discussions
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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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
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
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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