Description
This role runs internal engineering programs, overseeing multiple engineering operational projects and ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives.
You’ll work closely with engineers and technical stakeholders, developing enough context on the systems and infrastructure behind your programs to identify dependencies and risks early.
You’ll also actively apply AI agents and emerging tools to planning, synthesis, reporting, documentation, research, and cross-team coordination.
We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical program leadership with curiosity and hands-on experimentation,someone eager to identify where agentic workflows can reduce coordination overhead and help teams operate more effectively.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage program plans, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and procurement activities.
- Coordinate activities across multiple projects to ensure alignment with program objectives.
- Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Communicate program status to stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Manage program budgets and financials.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and resolve conflicts.
- Ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices.
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:
- Drive internal engineering programs requiring close partnership with software engineers and technical stakeholders.
- Develop sufficient understanding of architectures, systems, dependencies, and technical tradeoffs to identify risks and ask informed questions.
- Identify repetitive coordination, reporting, documentation, research, and planning activities that can be improved through AI-assisted or agentic workflows.
- Experiment hands-on with AI agents and tools such as Claude Code, Claude Cowork, or comparable technologies as part of day-to-day program management.
- Design and improve workflows that use AI agents to reduce manual coordination overhead and increase program effectiveness.
- Champion responsible experimentation with AI-assisted workflows and share effective practices and learnings across the organisation.
Requirements:
- 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven track record of managing complex programs within an engineering environment.
Benefits: At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. We offer comprehensive, choice-based programs to support all aspects of personal wellbeing,physical, emotional, and financial,delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.