Manager, Business Operations

The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers. We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities. Job Summary: What do you need to know about the role The Core Platforms Technology team is looking for a talented, self-driven, and analytically minded Business Operations professional. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Business Operations Analyst will partner with engineering leaders and cross-functional teams to improve operating discipline, generate actionable insights, and enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role combines business operations, data analysis, workforce and capacity planning, portfolio governance, communications, and program execution. Meet Our Team The Business Operations team supports the Core Platforms Technology leadership team and helps the organization operate effectively at scale. We partner closely with Engineering, Product, Finance, People, Strategy, and other Business Operations teams to translate business priorities into measurable plans and coordinated execution. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: • Lead functional projects and programs to optimize operational processes. • Identify issues and recommend best practices for process improvements. • Partner with various departments to understand business trends. • Drive business or process improvements within the function. • Provide oversight and support for planning and management of financial, budget, and headcount targets. • Act as a point of contact or liaison between business leadership, staff, and other key partners. • Promote transparent reporting and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making by defining key metrics and evaluating progress. Minimum Qualifications: • 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications : Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities In this role, you will: • Prepare, analyze, and interpret organizational and operational data, including workforce census, OKRs, KPIs, capacity, investment plans, roadmaps, delivery health, and other leadership reporting. • Translate data into actionable insights, clearly identifying trends, risks, dependencies, and opportunities for leadership consideration. • Create dashboards, executive presentations, and decision-support materials that communicate complex information clearly and concisely. • Partner with engineering and product teams to maintain data quality, reporting accuracy, and consistent operating metrics. • Support annual and quarterly planning processes, including workforce planning, capacity planning, resource allocation, and scenario modelling for employees and contingent workers. • Support portfolio and operating reviews by tracking priorities, milestones, risks, dependencies, decisions, and follow-through. • Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve recurring operational processes and reporting. • Use company-approved AI and automation tools to accelerate analysis, generate initial insights, synthesize information, and improve the efficiency of reporting and communications. • Evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, relevance, bias, and business context, while adhering to applicable data privacy, security, and responsible-AI requirements. • Help develop and maintain operating playbooks, training materials, communications, templates, and best practices for the organization. • Develop leadership messaging for internal communications, organizational updates, operating reviews, and executive presentations. • Support employee engagement and organizational effectiveness initiatives in partnership with People Business Partners and business leaders. • Lead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives and special projects, from problem definition and analysis through implementation and m