Director, AI Strategy and Product Management

PayPal

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$218,000–$323,950 / yr
Posted
40 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 16, 2027

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $242k
This role $271k
$180k $339k
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This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $206,175–$277,987 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $271k versus about $242k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About PayPal

PayPal is a leading global digital wallet and online payment system, founded in 1998, that allows individuals and businesses to send, receive, and manage funds securely in over 200 markets.

PayPal currently has 96 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $160,500–$259,158 across 91 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, AI Strategy and Product Management

The Director, AI Strategy and Product Management leads the application of artificial intelligence across high-priority enterprise initiatives to simplify workflows, reduce cycle times, and improve outcome quality. This role operates at the intersection of business strategy, operating process, and applied AI, designing and scaling capabilities that provide leadership with automated visibility into progress and risk. Key responsibilities include establishing a shared vision for products or platforms, developing executable strategies with cross-functional stakeholders, and influencing architectural roadmaps while balancing regulatory requirements and profitability. The position requires expertise in product management, software engineering, or operational process improvement, alongside familiarity with AI governance, model risk management, and responsible AI practices. The work focuses on driving data-driven decision-making through analytics, customer discovery, market research, and competitive analysis within a regulated fintech environment.

What you'll do

  • Establish a shared vision and cohesive strategy for AI products or platforms.
  • Develop and execute a clear product strategy with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Influence the architectural roadmap while balancing technical implementation, regulatory requirements, and profitability.
  • Prioritize customer needs and experience in all product requirements and decision-making.
  • Define and monitor success metrics using usability studies, research, and market analysis.
  • Standardize workstreams for analytics, customer discovery, and competitive analysis to drive data-driven decisions.
  • Manage product profitability and make key budgetary decisions.
  • Lead operational mechanisms like Product Reviews and Business Reviews to drive execution and accountability.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2 years of experience leading others.
  • Experience at a regulated fintech, bank, or payments company (preferred).
  • Familiarity with AI governance, model risk management, or responsible AI practices (preferred).
  • Background in product management, software engineering, or operational process improvement (preferred).

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