TPM, AI Strategy & Programs

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About the team and the role:

The AI Strategy Programs & Partnerships team at eBay drives some of the eBays high-impact AI initiatives. The team leads strategic cross-functional programs helps shape eBays AI strategy and delivers partnerships with leading organizations and partners. From defining long-term AI vision and priorities to launching high-visibility pilots the team works across boundaries to accelerate innovation and deliver tangible business outcomes.

Were looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) who thrives at the intersection of strategy execution and partnershipssomeone who can turn strategic ideas into action and orchestrate sophisticated cross-functional initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operating in ambiguity is comfortable engaging in technical conversations and brings a consulting-like approach to framing problems building alignment and driving outcomes.

You wont be writing code but youll be encouraged to understand technical concepts engage deeply with Engineering and Research teams and connect execution to eBays broader AI strategy. The right candidate will combine critical thinking program structure and hands-on execution in equal measure.

What you will accomplish:

Program Strategy and Roadmap

• Complete the roadmap for AI programs and partnerships translating strategic priorities into measurable goals and deliverables.

• Collaborate with Product Research Marketing and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across workstreams.

• Establish success metrics track progress and communicate outcomes.

Execution and Delivery

• Lead execution across multiple concurrent AI initiatives.

• Manage complex dependencies set milestones and ensure timely delivery across global teams.

• Identify risks early and drive mitigation strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the connective tissue across multiple orgs and workstreams.

• Drive alignment through structured planning discovery and executive readouts.

• Partner with internal teams to scale best practices for program delivery.

Strategic Partnerships

• Support the evaluation setup and management of key AI partnerships with external players.

• Collaborate with Legal Privacy and other teams to ensure compliance and readiness.

• Translate partnership opportunities into actionable projects with clear objectives and metrics.

Reporting and Communication

• Lead program-level reporting and executive communications.

• Provide concise data-informed updates on progress and performance.

• Ensure visibility across leadership and partner teams.

What you will bring:

• 8 years of experience in program management strategy consulting roles.

• Proven success leading large sophisticated cross-functional programs in data or technology domains.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and build alignment across teams.

• Experience collaborating with research and engineering functions on emerging technologies.

• Strategic approach and ability to connect execution to long-term business outcomes.

• Consulting or strategic operations background preferred.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or related field; MBA or equivalent experience a plus.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including location skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired employees will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

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