Prod Strategy & Operations Consultant

What you need to know about the role- - We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Product Strategy & Operations Consultant to drive key elements of product strategy and operations within our global product organization. The ideal candidate will work closely with product leaders, cross-functional teams, and senior stakeholders to enhance strategic decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and ensure seamless product execution Meet our team:- GPS is being setup to drive global to local and local to global acceleration of products and needs someone with strategic mindset to help join the team to for market sensing and thinking through strategic areas of investment. The person will work with different leaders within GPS to frame the opportunity and approach for new product development. Job Description: Your day to day Market & Competitive Research: Review industry reports, competitor updates, and emerging trends to identify potential opportunities or risks. Performance Metrics Tracking: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze product performance data, and prepare insights for leadership. Customer & User Insights: Review customer feedback, survey responses, and product usage data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Presentation Preparation: Develop reports, presentations, and strategy decks to communicate findings and recommendations to leadership. Update internal documentation and strategy playbooks to ensure alignment across teams. Industry Updates: Stay up to date with the latest industry news and market shifts that could impact product strategy. Your way to impact : What do you need to bring- Product Strategy: Strategic Planning: Contribute to the formulation and execution of product strategy by analyzing market trends, competitive landscapes, and customer needs. Market and Competitive Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on emerging trends, competitive positioning, and opportunities for differentiation. Data-Driven Insights: Leverage data analytics, customer feedback, and industry research to inform strategic product decisions. Strategic Roadmap Support: Collaborate with product managers and leadership to define and prioritize initiatives that align with business goals. Metrics & Performance Tracking: Define and monitor key product and operational metrics (KPIs), ensuring data-driven decision-making.

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers. We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.