VP, Global Product & Platform Solutions PayPal

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You will play a crucial role as the Vice President of Engineering in leading our Global Product & Platform Solutions (GPPS) team, a team of skilled professionals dedicated to driving product initiatives and engineering excellence across the company. Your strategic vision will involve developing and implementing a roadmap aligned with organizational goals to foster innovation and excellence within the team. Key Responsibilities: - Strategic Vision: Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for the engineering team to drive innovation and excellence aligning with organizational goals. - Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse engineering team of 200+ engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and shared accountability. - Resource Management: Assess project requirements and prioritize engineering assignments for effective resource allocation across multiple initiatives. - Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate with product management, design, and other departments to establish clear project objectives and timelines, ensuring seamless integration and communication. - Innovative Solutions: Drive the development of technology solutions that address complex challenges, encouraging experimentation and adoption of emerging technologies. - Engineering Excellence: Establish and uphold best practices in engineering processes, ensuring adherence to high standards of quality, scalability, and performance. - Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of engineering initiatives for continuous improvement. - Stakeholder Communication: Engage with senior leadership and stakeholders to provide updates on project status, resource needs, and strategic growth opportunities. Key Requirements: - 15+ years of large-scale engineering leadership experience, with a focus on access management. - Experience leading technical teams of 200 or more in a large-scale company. - Strong understanding of software development methodologies, current, and emerging technologies. - Proven ability to lead, motivate, and mentor teams towards innovation and professional development. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across various levels and departments. - Track record of delivering innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment. - Ability to lead the team in building, launching, and maintaining critical identity strategies. - Experience in transforming to the cloud and modernizing technical stacks. - Demonstrated understanding of product software development and business acumen. - Skilled in influencing and aligning partners to drive action and change. - Ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations and manage complex deliverables efficiently. - Strong communication and presentation skills for effective engagement with leadership teams. - Proficient in working cross-functionally with technology and product teams to deliver measurable results. Leadership Principles and Personal Qualities: - Collaborative, confident, and secure. - Builds and grows teams, provides coaching, and fosters talent. - Demonstrates leadership qualities and emotional intelligence. - Communicates effectively and focuses on the customer. - Goal-oriented, action-biased, and innovative. - Embraces change and champions transformation. - Displays great judgment, integrity, and a strong value system. - Hard-working, humble, and human-oriented. - Driven by innovation and creativity, with a commitment to excellence. To learn more about our culture and community, visit [Company's website]. If you believe you have the skills and qualities we are looking for, we encourage you to join our Talent Community and apply for this exciting opportunity.,