PayPal Sr Manager Payment Partnerships 

France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 

32532310

Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversee tactical plans to execute the payment partnership strategy effectively.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with mid-to-senior-level stakeholders at partner organizations.
• Negotiate agreements that align with strategic goals and deliver value to both parties.
• Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., product, marketing, legal) to implement partnership initiatives.
• Monitor partnership performance metrics to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration to enhance product offerings and market reach.
• Respond proactively to changes in industry regulations and competitive trends.
• Drive partnership goals and progress to internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing between internal teams and external partners to drive innovation.
• Support the Director in shaping long-term strategies and preparing for executive-level discussions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partnership Strategy & Execution:
  • Develop and execute strategies to deepen relationships with key financial ecosystem partners, prioritizing areas of greatest impact for PayPal’s business.
  • Identify and evaluate new partnership opportunities that align with PayPal’s strategic objectives.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on partnership goals and execution plans.
• Commercial Negotiations:
  • Lead complex commercial negotiations with partners to secure favorable terms and drive mutual value.
  • Structure agreements that support long-term growth, operational efficiency, and innovation.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Work closely with internal teams and partners to ensure seamless execution of partnership initiatives, including onboarding, integration, and ongoing operational support.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance partner performance, and mitigate risks.
• Market Insights & Thought Leadership:
  • Stay informed about industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory developments in the payments and banking ecosystem.
  • Provide thought leadership to internal teams and partners on emerging opportunities and challenges.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partner with Product, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and other teams to ensure successful delivery of partnership initiatives.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations to drive business outcomes.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience & Expertise:
  • 8+ years of experience in payments, banking, financial services, or a related field.
  • Proven track record of managing complex partnerships and delivering measurable results.
  • Strong understanding of payment processing, acquiring, issuing, treasury services, and/or other financial ecosystem capabilities.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving:
  • Ability to think strategically, analyze complex problems, and develop actionable solutions.
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in dynamic environments.
• Relationship Management & Communication:
  • Exceptionalrelationship-buildingskills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization.
  • Executive-level communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to distill complex ideas into clear and compelling messages.
• Execution & Results Orientation:
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with a focus on driving execution and delivering outcomes.
  • High sense of urgency and accountability, with a “get things done” mindset.
• Adaptability & Learning Agility:
  • Appetite to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, evolving industry.
  • Flexibility to accommodate changing business objectives and partner needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, or a similar role requiring cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations in the payments and banking ecosystem.
• MBA or advanced degree in a related field is a plus.

Our Benefits:

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