Manager, Data Science 2

Key Skills

Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, Planning and organization, Python Programming, R Programming, SQL

Job Description

The Role:

We are looking for a passionate & dynamic Data Science Manager who can challenge the status quo and drive data-backed decision-making leveraging the power of strategic partnerships. The Data Science Manager is responsible for analyzing merchant product performance and health, triaging the

issue, and providing recommendations on the best course solution and optimization. The position will work in close partnership with a host of internal teams to ensure that the customer's needs are well addressed. The job requires the candidate to build and maintain close working relations with the various cross-functional stakeholders.

About You:

• Strong Python/R and SQL skills with a lot of attention to granular details in data
• Expertise in stitching together findings to convey coherent insights
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perform deep-dive analyses on key business trends from multiple perspectives and package the insights into easily consumable presentations and documents
• Track the Merchant Product Performance, and proactively monitor KPIs & identify/close the gaps.
• Engage in problem-solving with the product and various merchant-facing teams to determine performance trends and root causes.
• Use A/B Testing, causal inferences, analytics, market research, and competitive analysis to drive decision-making.
• Support new product launches for merchants by ensuring constant monitoring is in place to track product performance.
• Partner with various internal teams to ensure the merchant’s analytic needs are addressed proactively.
• Create strong stakeholder relationships, anticipating & answering questions from internal and external parties.
• Work closely with senior leadership to keep them informed on the performance of key onboarding products.

Required Skills

• Master’s or PhD degree in a quantitative field (such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or Engineering) or equivalent field experience
• 5-8 years of professional experience in a data science role
• Proficiency with database, spreadsheet, and statistical tools
• Advanced Python and SQL experience, preferably with Big Query
• Experience analyzing large, complex, multi-dimensional data sets.
• Ability to solve problems analytically and create actionable recommendations through the analysis of application level and user experience data
• Ability to plan, organize, and work on large performance program efforts
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• High energy and a desire to work in a results-oriented, fast-growing cross-functional environment.
• Work experience in the payments, e-commerce, or financial services industry is a plus
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to influence cross-functional teams are a plus
• Prior work experience with management consulting, investment banking, analytics, and/or consumer financial products is highly valued

Additional Job Description:

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

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 https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is

$96900 to $234300

For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Who We Are:

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentaccommodations@paypal.com.

Belonging at PayPal:

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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