PayPal Sr Manager Business Operations 

United Arab Emirates, Dubai 

85627

This job engages in complex problem resolution and leads projects of diverse scope. They determine methods and procedures for new or special assignments, resulting in global process improvements.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead complex projects of diverse scope to optimize operational processes.
• Participate in complex problem resolution and determine methods and procedures for new assignments.
• Drive global process improvements within the organization.
• Provide oversight and support for planning and management of financial, budget, and headcount targets.
• Act as a liaison between business leadership, staff, and other key partners.
• Influence the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of business processes.
• Utilize internal and external data to provide actionable insights for business growth.

Expected Qualifications:

• 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

1. Strategy

• Co-lead the annual and multi-year strategic planning cycles for MEA, partnering with regional and functional leaders.
• Support development of MEA’s long-term growth agenda and strategic initiatives.
• Drivecross-functional strategicprograms and pilots, ensuring alignment with PayPal’s regional OKRs and financial targets.
• Partner with Product, Market Development, and Finance on market and competitive analyses to inform strategy.
• Prepare strategic materials and recommendations for regional leadership and executive reviews.

2. Business Planning & Performance Management

• Lead the annual and quarterly business planning processes, ensuring clear alignment between strategy, resourcing, and outcomes.
• Partner with Finance to manage budgets, forecasts, and headcount plans, maintaining strong OPEX discipline.
• Build and evolve data and performance dashboards to provide real-time visibility into KPIs (TPV, revenue, margin, budget).
• Run the operating rhythm for MEA — QBRs, MBRs, and WBRs — ensuring disciplined reporting and accountability.
• Deliver executive presentations, leadership reports, and Board preparation materials with exceptional quality and accuracy.

3. Program Management & Execution Enablement

• Oversee cross-functionalexecution of regional initiatives, maintaining centralized tracking of dependencies, risks, and outcomes.
• Lead changemanagement effortsto drive adoption of new processes, tools, and operating models.

Our Benefits:

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