Group Product Mgr, eBay Live–Buying Fmts

<p style="text-align:left">At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>About the team and the role:</b></p><p></p><p>We are looking for an experienced and versatile Lead Product Manager to join the high-growth eBay Live organization. Live Shopping is one of eBay's top strategic priorities, and this role operates directly in a zero-to-one (0-1) space, defining a brand new, interactive shopping experience for our global users. The Lead Product Manager will drive product vision and execution across the eBay Live platform:</p><p></p><p>This role requires a unique product leader who can successfully navigate an ambiguous, fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for defining and delivering high-impact features across the buyer experience journey, including the end-to-end strategy for all core ways users transact on Live. This team’s mission is to build the most reliable, engaging, and effective suite of Live buying formats, starting with Live auctions and fixed price. If you thrive on significant ownership, high visibility, and the chance to build the future of e-commerce, this is the role for you.</p><p></p><p><b>What you will accomplish:</b></p><ul><li><p>Serve as a visionary leader for your product space within live commerce, developing a strategy and roadmap that aligns with eBay's top-level goals. This requires blending deep customer empathy with an understanding of market trends, business goals, and competitive insights.</p></li><li><p>Drive the full product lifecycle for multiple features or a major product initiative, from initial discovery and opportunity sizing to launch, iteration, and post-launch analysis.</p></li><li><p>Own and deliver a challenging product roadmap on time, demonstrating a strong bias for action and high-quality outcomes. You will write clear, detailed requirements (PRDs) that prioritize hypotheses for testing and iteration.</p></li><li><p>Lead and inspire confidence among a wide range of partners, including engineering, design, data science, research, and marketing. You will foster collaboration, build alignment, and drive shared goals across all stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Define key success metrics, leverage data and analytics to quantify customer problems, size opportunities, and ultimately measure the impact of your work on organizational goals.</p></li><li><p>Cultivate a knowledge of the technical architecture and backend systems for your product area to effectively partner with engineering, unblock development, and influence technical decisions.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What you will bring:</b></p><ul><li><p>9+ years of product management or related strategy experience, with e-commerce, video, or social commerce experience highly preferred.</p></li><li><p>Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.</p></li><li><p><b>Ambiguity Management: </b>Exceptional ability to thrive in an ambiguous, 0-1 environment, distilling complex, unclear problems into a clear product vision and actionable roadmap.</p></li><li><p><b>Prioritization and Tradeoffs: </b>Demonstrated ability to evaluate options, assess trade-offs (short-term vs. long-term), and recommend a path forward, even with incomplete data.</p></li><li><p><b>Influence & Communication: </b>Masters written and verbal communication, adapting your message to influence both execution teams and executive leadership. Ability to lead and inspire without direct authority.</p></li><li><p><b>Analytical Rigor: </b>Proven ability to use quantitative and qualitative insights to build strong business cases, define necessary data, and measure product performance.</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:</p>$197,200 - $263,300<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>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.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>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.</span></p><p></p><p><span>Please see the <u><a href="https://jobs.ebayinc.com/us/en/talent-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Talent Privacy Notice</a></u> for information regarding how eBay handles your personal data collected when you use the eBay Careers website or apply for a job with eBay.</span></p><p></p><p><span>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, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at <a href="mailto:talent@ebay.com" target="_blank">talent@ebay.com</a>. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our </span><a href="https://ebayinc.com/accessibility/" target="_blank">accessibility statement</a><span> to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.</span> <span>It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>The eBay Jobs website</span> uses cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies. Visit our <a href="https://www.ebayinc.com/company/privacy-center/" target="_blank">Privacy Center</a> for more information.</p>

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