Mgr, Collectibles Strategic Programs
Location: Bern, Switzerland
Hybrid
eBay Collectibles team is looking for a Bern-based Strategic Program Manager to lead critical initiatives within the cross-Europe Collectibles portfolio. This role will drive the ongoing evolution and expansion of our eBay UK and EU Collectibles offerings, including the development, launch, and management of key services, features, and functionality for the category.
Responsibilities
* Drive growth & steer strategy: Lead strategy development, execution, and ongoing management/optimization of key initiatives.
* Launch new capabilities & businesses: Leverage data/insights to determine which features & services will move the needle for our consumers, build compelling business cases to back new programs, and work across teams to bring these programs to life.
* Lead cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes: Lead day-to-day project management and operations and ensure teams are tracking to timelines and goals.
* Drive decision making: Deliver analysis and presentations to communicate progress, performance, and secure approval from senior and executive leadership. Track and share program insights as part of business update cadences – WBR, MBR, QBR, etc.
Qualifications
* Program management: Successfully lead key programs and projects in a large, heavily-matrixed organization.
* Stakeholder management: Lead through influence, build strong relationships, gain alignment and buy-in across internal and external partners and functions.
* Strategic problem solving & communication skills: Break down tough problems into clear next steps and support with data-backed narratives.
* Business case development & impact assessment: Leverage data to support hypothesis testing, resourcing/prioritization of new initiatives, and ongoing impact assessment for existing initiatives.
* Bias towards ownership & action: Step up and take the lead when needed to accelerate progress, especially in the face of ambiguity.
* Attention to detail: Meticulous attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills.
Required
* 5+ years of relevant experience: Program management, strategy & operations, management consulting, product management, or similar in e-commerce, retail, consumer goods, or consumer tech.
* BA/BS degree, or equivalent.
* Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
* Excellent presentation skills & high-level proficiency in related tools: Google Slides and/or MS PowerPoint.
* Excellent analytical skills, experience pulling data/gathering insights, and high-level proficiency in related tools: Google Sheets and/or MS Excel.
* Excellent program/project management skills and high-level proficiency in related tools: MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.
* Travel to industry events, external partners, and eBay offices as-needed (4+ times/year).
Preferred
* MBA or similar graduate degree.
* 2-sided marketplace experience.
* Industry experience in or personal passion for Collectibles (Trading Cards, Coins, Comics, Toys).
* Proficiency in SQL coding and demonstrated expertise with Data Warehouse pulls.
EEO Statement
eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com.
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