Sr. Manager, Data Science (MMM)

At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to democratize financial services to ensure that everyone, regardless of background or economic standing, has access to affordable, convenient, and secure products and services to take control of their financial lives.Job Description Summary:Data Science Manager to lead the development of an MMM program and paid media analytics across all PayPal business units.Job Description:Job Description SummaryOur Marketing Data Science transformation is in full swing. We embarked on transforming and building a world-class Marketing DS Org recently. Our team helps to power PayPal’s high-growth Marketing organization by delivering actionable insights and business intelligence for our 200+ million customers.About YouIn this role, you will lead a workstream solutions for complex, ambiguous, and high-visibility business challenges. You will set and execute on a vision that reflects your deep analytical expertise. You will be a thought partner to Marketing leadership teams.You will partner with these teams to understand the insights they require to manage and grow their business and leverage cross-functional teams to develop and land solutions that meet their needs at scale. You are deeply curious and persistent in gaining knowledge about our products and go-to-market strategy.You will have exposure and visibility to PayPal’s Marketing, Product, Finance, and Marketing Technology teams, as you work with them to build out a world-class MMM (Marketing Mix Modeling) program and manage the Analytics relationship with the company’s media agency partners. We are a team of entrepreneurial, enthusiastic, and client-focused members.• If you are a fast learner, are willing to learn and grow, have a can-do attitude, and want to solve problems in the most pragmatic way.• You are curious and inquisitive: love digging into data and uncovering insights.• You are hyper-analytical and intellectually honest, truly believing in data-driven decisions and communicating your ideas through storytelling.• You are familiar with data science and machine learning techniques to improve product experiences.• You are a highly motivated, result-oriented self-starter, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and can deliver successful results with minimal guidance.• You are a fun-loving, adventurous team player; we want to talk with you.Responsibilities• Develop and execute the roadmap of an internal MMM program leveraging the latest methodology and industry best practices.• Lead the analytics relationship with media agencies across all Marketing business units.• Build and lead a team of high-caliber data scientists to support Paid channel marketing analytics.• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing data-driven insights including but not limited to Business casing, Deep dives, Modelling, Campaign Performance readouts, and optimization.• The Manager will also deliver accurate, action-driving recommendations to drive business performance and investment optimization. This will be a people Manager role with heavy Individual contributions on Strategic projects.• Manage multiple analytical projects at a time, in a fast-paced, intense, and results-oriented environment.• Influence stakeholders to make business decisions in alignment with global measurement approaches.Requirements• Degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Engineering, and Economics. Advanced degree strongly preferred.• 8+ years of experience in analytics, data science or management consulting or equivalent analytical and project management experience. 5+ years as an analytics people manager.• Extensive background in MMM (across the entire spectrum of product management, data architecture, and applied analysis), and Paid Media analytics is an absolute requirement.• Accomplished contributor with experience managing high-performing Data Scientists, Quantitative Analysts, and Data Engineers.• Experience working within and driving strategy for large, global, complex organizations across multiple stakeholders and teams.• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a strong ability to drive towards action and impact.• Experience in managing analytics projects from inception to delivery, including developing structured solutions.• Experience with visualizations, dashboards, and reports• Experience with data modelling, machine learning algorithms, and data science techniques.• Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, and BigQuery.• Experience explaining technical concepts and analysis implications to varied audiences and translating business objectives into analyses.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 $107300 to $259600Our 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.comWho We Are:To learn more about our culture and community visit https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/default.aspxPayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 400 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit paypal.com.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 paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.As part of PayPal’s commitment to employees’ health and safety, we have established in-office Covid-19 protocols and requirements, based on expert guidance. Depending on location, this might include a Covid-19 vaccination requirement for any employee whose role requires them to work onsite. Employees may request reasonable accommodation based on a medical condition or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.Notice to Applicants and Employees who reside within New York city. Click https://careers.pypl.com/Contact-Us/default.aspxto view the notice.REQ ID R0114044