Product Manager, Search Ranking

Overview

At eBay, a global leader in ecommerce connecting millions of buyers and sellers across 190+ markets, we are pioneers reshaping how people shop and sell worldwide. Our platform thrives on authenticity, embraces bold ideas, and values individuality. As part of our culture, we work collaboratively to sustain the future of our customers, company, and planet.

Join our innovative team dedicated to connecting people, fostering communities, and creating economic opportunities globally.

Team and Role

The Buyer and Seller science team is pivotal to eBay’s success, driving dynamic and inventive initiatives aimed at enhancing experiences for millions. As a member of the search ranking team, you will influence the strategic roadmap of our search products, focusing on elevating search result rankings and driving new search technologies. Collaborate closely with experts employing advanced data science to craft relevant search experiences.

We value creativity, courage, teamwork, and a fast-paced, cooperative work style dedicated to outstanding customer outcomes. This position offers ample opportunities for personal and professional advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the strategic vision and product roadmap for search ranking.
• Utilize data-driven approaches for prioritizing products balancing immediate deliverables with long-term platform investments.
• Effectively communicate strategies and trade-offs with senior leadership and development teams.
• Focus on customer-centric approaches, understanding unique market characteristics, and pinpointing algorithm improvements tailored to diverse markets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align efforts and solve customer challenges.
• Oversee A/B testing initiatives to identify solution candidates that enhance key metrics.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in product management, ideally with exposure to dual-sided marketplace platforms benefiting both buyers and sellers.
• Proven ability to design innovative, compelling, and customer-focused experiences using varied data sources such as market and user research and experimentation.
• A strong enthusiasm for search engines and technology-driven innovation committed to superior customer experiences.
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills to support recommendations and decisions with data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Technical familiarity preferred, such as a previous technical role or a degree in computer science.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; a master’s degree is advantageous.

Additional Information

eBay is committed to equal opportunity employment. Applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected categories. Accommodations can be made upon request for those needing support during the application process.

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