PayPal Director Data Science United States, New York, New York 607458901
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Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the overall data science strategy, aligning with corporate goals and objectives.
- Lead the design and execution of advanced data science projects to support strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to identify and prioritize data-driven opportunities.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of data infrastructure, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations.
- Drive innovation in data science practices and tools, staying ahead of industry trends.
Expected Qualifications:
- 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2 years of experience leading others
1. Strategic Analytics & Business Partnership
track recordof turning data into business impact, influencing product, marketing, and commercial strategy.
Experience supporting consumer-facing digital or payments businesses where analytics drives customer acquisition, engagement, and retention.
Strong stakeholder management and storytelling ability — capable of framing analytics in a business-first, outcome-oriented way.
2. Advanced Data & Measurement Expertise
expertisein data science, experimentation, and causal inference, with a pragmatic balance of rigor and speed.
in SQL, Python/R, and familiarity with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks) and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Experience designing and operationalizing data pipelines, metric frameworks, and experimentation systems at enterprise scale.
3. Leadership & Team Development
History of building and leading high-performing analytics teams with diverse technical and business skills.
Skilled at mentoring and developing analytics talent andestablishinga culture of data-driven decision-making.
Adept at operating within matrixed organizations, bridging analytics with product, marketing, and finance.
4. Commercial & Financial Acumen
Strong grasp of P&L dynamics, understanding how analytics informs revenue, cost, and margin levers.
Experience analyzing consumer lifecycle metrics, pricing elasticity, and ROI frameworks.
Ability to connect insights directly to financial outcomes and strategic investments.
5. Communication & Executive Presence
Exceptional data storytelling skills — can distill complex insights for executive audiences.
Comfortable presenting to senior leadership and driving strategic alignment through analytics-driven recommendations.
Clear communicator with the ability to link data to customer experience, brand strategy, and financial performance.
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The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .
The US national annual pay range for this role is $188,000 to $323,950P
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