Project manager – C2C -SanJose CA

Title:

Project manager

Location:

San Jose, CA - Onsite

Duration: 6+ CTH

Visa: USC, GC, GC EAD

• Lead and organize planning activities to develop program and release roadmaps aligned with enterprise goals.
• Define and execute product launch strategies, including rollout plans, timelines, and performance tracking.
• Proactively manage stakeholders, dependencies, risks, and resource constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to resolve issues and drive decision-making.
• Establish and track program KPIs aligned with product objectives.
• Design and oversee pilot programs and beta testing initiatives.
• Define and manage Go/No-Go criteria with business stakeholders.
• Maintain clear communication across global teams and adjacent programs.
• Identify, assess, and resolve program risks and impediments.
• Lead retrospectives and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with Pay Pal’s product lifecycle management standards.
• Identify cross-program synergies and opportunities for efficiency.
• Maintain strong governance across timelines, resources, risks, and dependencies.
• Evaluate and improve processes to support rapid and high-quality delivery.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in program or project management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple teams delivering software or product development initiatives (Agile preferred).
• Demonstrated success managing complex development programs that deliver technical solutions and business impact.
• Strong ability to build relationships across cross-functional and global teams.
• Technical acumen with the ability to represent the customer perspective throughout the development lifecycle.
• Solid understanding of project management tools, processes, and methodologies.
• Experience with Agile frameworks such as Scrum.
• Experience creating program artifacts supporting large-scale, multi-release implementations.
• Exposure to or hands-on experience with AI/LLM technologies.

• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong execution focus.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and drive outcomes.
• Familiarity with tools and technologies such as Jira, Confluence, CI/CD pipelines, Java, Node.js, and API Gateway.