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You will be the architect and driver of , leading a global engineering organization of hundreds of people. Your directive is clear: simultaneously achieving a new global standard for This is a strategic CX Transformation role, not simply a maintenance role.

CX Technology and a critical partner to business executives, you will be responsible for the end-to-end engineering execution for how millions of buyers and sellers experience customer service at eBay.

• Develop multi-year strategy to shift service support from reactive to proactive automation, saving $X0M annually.

• Global Leadership & Scale: Lead, mentor, and scale a global organization of hundreds of engineers, product managers, and data scientists , fostering a culture of urgency, innovation, and customer-centricity.

• Business Partnership: Serve as the technology voice at the executive table, partnering with CX Operations, Product, and Marketing VPs to ensure a cohesive, unified customer experience that directly impacts Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) and seller retention.

• Off-Track Project Recovery: Assume direct responsibility for critical off-track projects, offering strong technical mentorship and transparent communication to executive collaborators to regain delivery trust and business impact.

• Take charge of crafting high-level cases to illustrate the business impact of technical investments.

You will be leading the charge on a cutting-edge technical portfolio that defines the future of e-commerce service.

• Generative AI (GenAI) First: Drive the adoption, development, and responsible deployment of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) to automate agent workflows, power intelligent virtual assistants, and enable self-service at unprecedented scale and complexity.

• Platform & Data: Own the majority of the unified CX platform , encompassing all digital contact channels (web, app, social), CRM integrations, and the foundational Big Data infrastructure necessary for real-time personalization and predictive service.

• MLOPs & Data Science: Establish a world-class MLOPs practice for the rapid iteration, deployment, and monitoring of Machine Learning models that predict customer needs and automate resolution.

• Modern Cloud Architecture: Ensure the entire stack operates on a scalable, resilient Cloud Infrastructure , adhering to industry-leading standards for security, uptime, observability, and efficiency.

You are a decisive, inspiring, and business-focused Engineering Executive Leader who understands that technology is the engine of competitive advantage.

• Business Insight: You don't just write code; you write business strategy. You can quantify engineering success in terms of P&L impact, customer lifetime value (CLV), and operational efficiency.

• Demonstrate Influence: Proven success in persuading VPs and leaders to drive strategic changes using data and compelling reasons.

• Crisis & Conflict Navigator: You excel at navigating challenging discussions with collaborators, team members, and partners without intensifying tension, transforming conflicting scenarios into constructive agreements.

• Customer-Centric Engineer: You have a missionary zeal for customer-centricity and a demonstrated ability to train and motivate engineering teams to deeply understand the user journey and build empathy into their products.

• Transformation Agent:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering and technology, with at least 8+ years in Executive Leadership / Senior Director roles managing large, global teams.

• Deep foundational expertise in Java/J2EE development, object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms, demonstrated through leadership over complex, high-transaction, multi-tier software applications.

• Demonstrated experience integrating Generative AI, Machine Learning, or complex NLU/NLP solutions into production, driving measurable business results.

• Demonstrated expertise in coordinating the development of large-scale distributed systems or applications for data processing. Knowledge of technologies like Hadoop, HBase, Spark, Docker, and Kubernetes is a significant advantage.

• Deep domain expertise in Customer Experience (CX) Technology , Contact Center solutions at massive scale (e.g., $50B+ annual GMV organization).

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field with equivalent experience.

• Outstanding ability to communicate, present, and negotiate highly technical strategy to non-technical executives and C-suite audiences.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

Key Responsibilities

Technically lead and/or execute unusually complex engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies as appropriate

Develops and implements concepts for entire range of unusually complex product issues and engineering solutions

Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of unusually complex engineering and technology problems that have division wide potential implications

Specify or perform unusually complex engineering analysis

Specify the development of, design, or modify engineering layouts/schematics and/or detaileddrawings/specificationsof unusually complex scope

Generate product specifications. Define, coordinate, perform, and document engineering tests.

Specify and review engineering documentation and engineering processes

Functional Knowledge

• Recognized as “guru” or external expert in a function
• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies within own field

Business Expertise

• Influences internal/external business and/or regulatory issues that have an impact on the business

Leadership

• Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership

Problem Solving

• Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems; uses ground-breaking methods to think beyond existing solutions

Impact

• Impacts business direction through the development of innovative services or products

Interpersonal Skills

• Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators or vendors to influence decisions

• Strategy Development: Develop the strategies for eBay to differentiate itself in the market. This will include crafting the strategies, developing the key initiatives to support the strategies and working closely with key eBay constituencies to gain consensus.
• Project leadership: Independently, lead cross-functional projects involving executive and senior partners from various part of the organization.
• Thought leadership: Develop content and topic expertise, as well as perspectives on issues important to eBay’s strategy. Structure problems. Develop creative solutions to challenging business problems
• Strategy Mobilization: Work with the eBay line organization as needed to support mobilization and implementation of the business strategies.
• Market and Competitive Analysis: Develop insightful market intelligence about key industry trends (technology, competitors, consumers, regulatory, etc.) and advise the organization of their strategic implications.
• Business Analytics: Drive business judgment, market understanding, problem solving, and fact-based analysis to identify, prioritize, structure, and solve challenging business problems.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a driven strategy team in the development and execution of critical initiatives
• Communication: Develop storylines for presentations, prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership
• Leading through uncertainty: Self-direct as well as manage resources on the strategy team and across the organization to deliver superior end-products in a dynamic industry and corporate environment

• Intellectual curiosity
• Excellence in structured thinking, developing sensible, creative solutions to challenging strategic business problems. Creativity and “out of the box” thinking that drives innovation. The ability to “see around corners” and “connect the dots” that enable business to proactively drive business
• Strong executive presence and ability to communicate strategy clearly and simply. Ease with executive-level interactions. Ability to create clear and simple storylines.
• Proven track record to lead and mentor a driven strategy team in the development and execution of key initiatives. Ability to lead, empower and mentor project team members
• Comfort in reaching out and prioritizing cross-functional collaboration in a highly matrixed environment
• Outstanding analytical capabilities (quantitative and qualitative), ability to generate key insights
• Comfort in handling uncertainty
• Highly collaborative – be fun, and easy to work with!

• Proven leader with at least 10 years of work experience - at least 2-3 years at a top strategy consulting firm at project management level are a must
• Bachelors Degree required, MBA or equivalent preferred
• Expertise in technology, ideally in e-commerce, retail, payments, and/or consumer facing products is highly desirable

Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether you’re single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

As the Director of Trust Strategy and Operations for Post-Purchase Experiences, you are a skilled and accomplished leader, demonstrating excellence in strategy, execution, and operations. You will define and lead the strategy and vision for how a diverse set of post-purchase policy areas, including cancellations, returns, and missing items, individually and collectively create a cohesive, predictable, and fair framework that balances protections and accountability for all. You will also lead the reimagination of how buyers and sellers navigate through experiences where their activity many have been temporarily restricted. You will lead cross-functional execution by partnering closely with internal teams, representing both buyers and sellers, and driving measurable marketplace results. Finally, you will be responsible for the operational mechanisms and continuous improvement that ensure these critical programs perform seamlessly day-to-day. This role is pivotal as eBay accelerates into a new era of growth powered by innovative experiences like live shopping and item authentication.

The Trust team sits at the heart of this evolution, and the mission is to make every connection safe, seamless, and worthy of confidence. But that’s not all! You will also play a key role in consistently improving the Trust entity's execution framework, processes, systems, and data. You will partner with Product Management, Analytics, Engineering, Design and Customer Support to identify areas of opportunity, size impacts and drive new strategies and operational plans. You will use predictive methods to advise market level decisions and ensure solutions meet the stated goals and objectives and account for changing market and economic conditions. You will develop the comprehensive framework and operational plan to improve measurable outcomes and expand the areas of focus within the Trust organization. Lastly, you will ensure that the needs of our international teams are well represented.

Implement strategic, operational, and data-driven approaches to gain support from various parties for balanced solutions that may challenge current strategies and timelines. and influence leaders across the Trust organization, building culture, establishing standards, and achieving goals

Strengthen and lead the Operations function for Trust, enhancing assessment, monitoring, testing and goal setting standards and execution excellence. Build sustainable mechanisms to report results and escalate issues to internal partners and stakeholders

Champion experience improvements, share best practices and promote operating standards across the Trust organization

Who You Are - A Proven Leader Who:

• Is a strategic leader with a point of view
• Sees the system, e.g., understands end to end Trust experiences, Buyer and Seller needs and eBay platform technical architecture
• Understands the practical applications of analytics, design, and research and how all fit into building new processes and deploying new technologies
• Inspires a high performing team, delivering results at eBay’s scale
• Sets aggressive personal and team goals
• Takes ownership and delivers results
• Builds and sustains strong partnerships
• Communicates clearly, effectively, and proactively with exceptional listening, written and verbal communication skills
• Is comfortable presenting to executives, business, and engineering alike
• Leverages data effectively
• Quickly and proactively resolves issues
• Acts with integrity
• Brings experience with online and marketplace retail environments

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree, with 12+ years of proven experience within two or more functional areas (e.g., Trust & Safety Operations, Operations, Quantitative Research, Analytics, Data Science, Product Management)
• Excel in business and technical skills, understanding Trust program needs, proposing creative solutions, leading projects to meet deadlines with outstanding results
• Experience acting as the voice of the customer and channeling many points of view, synthesizing them to drive alignment even in times of friction or disagreement
• Solid understanding of technical solutions used in marketplaces and ecommerce platforms and familiarity with system architecture and APIs
• Deep data expertise with the ability to find the trends and implications within data to advise sound decisions
• Relentless execution, resourcefulness, and track record of delivering results in challenging situations
• Experience communicating insights through data with senior-level executives
• Prior experience building and leading teams of 5+ team members
• Prior experience working as a part of or closely with a Trust and Safety organization
• Proven experience leading the delivery of large-scale programs (i.e., multi $B), experiences, and products from roadmap to delivery as well as leading elements related to full-funnel and end-to-end user journeys

• Strong customer and stakeholder empathy
• Creative problem-solving skills

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

Project Management

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and timelines.

• Track project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and mitigate them.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.

• Manage project budgets and resources effectively to implement solutions

• Ability to deliver high quality solutions managing scope, on time, within budget and high customer satisfaction.

• Gain expertise and guide teams to follow management processes

• Demonstrates sound judgment and effective time management

• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills

Technical Expertise

• Possess a strong understanding of physical security systems, including access control, video management, intrusion detection, and fire alarm systems.

• Prepare, review and approve design packages, ensuring adherence to industry standards and business requirements.

• Coordinate with design teams to develop accurate and detailed design documentation.

• Oversee the selection and procurement of appropriate equipment and materials.

• Implement quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet high standards.

• Conduct regular quality assurance reviews and audits.

• Identify and address quality issues promptly.

Relationship Management

• Build, collaborate, and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders (IT, Legal, Finance, Facilities, HR etc.)

• Set and manage expectations with vendors.

• Communicate effectively with business to understand their needs and expectations.

• Proactively address business concerns and resolve issues.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of experience managing physical security projects.

• Certifications in Project Management

• Strong technical knowledge of physical security systems (C-Cure, Access Control, identity management, video management, intrusion detection systems).

• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Jira, SmartSheets, CAD, BlueBeam etc).

• Knowledge of construction and facility management processes.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills