Principal Analytics Strategy Lead

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Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.

Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

About the team and the role

The Global Analytics team is reimagining how data shapes decisions, strategy, and innovation across the company. We sit at the heart of insights — using AI & analytics to unlock growth, build customer value, and guide the business toward its next chapter.

In this role, you’ll help elevate Analytics as a true strategic force. You’ll craft stories that turn data into direction, partner with senior leaders to influence decisions at scale, and help build an outstanding, AI-powered organization that defines the future of eBay.

What You’ll Work On

• Drive analytics transformation by crafting and accomplishing critical initiatives that modernize the function and position Analytics as a motivation for enterprise-wide decision-making.

• Elevate analytics storytelling — synthesize insights from across teams into compelling, executive-ready narratives that advise and influence business strategy and direction.

• Lead executive communications — craft high-impact materials for the ELT that translate analytical findings into clear business implications and actionable recommendations.

• Bridge technical and business perspectives by distilling sophisticated analytical or computer-based concepts into concise insights that resonate with executive leadership.

• Enable outstanding analytics operations through partnership, process development, and a focus on quality, consistency, and innovation — ensuring the team remains a leader in AI and data-driven decisioning.

• Develop cross-functional alignment between Analytics, Product, and Business leadership to ensure insights directly shape strategy, prioritization, and measurable business outcomes.

What You Bring

• Educational foundation: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative or analytical field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering).

• Experience: 7+ years in consulting, strategy, product, or customer strategy roles, ideally within a data-driven or technology-focused organization.

• Strategic and analytical mentality: Proven track record to structure ambiguity, identify root causes, and develop actionable solutions that drive measurable business impact.

• Business and storytelling competence: Deep understanding of how analytics translate into levers for growth and efficiency, coupled with exceptional communication skills to craft executive-ready insights that influence strategy.

• Leadership and collaboration: Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional partners, including proven experience working with C-level executives, developing content that is appropriate for this level of audience 

• Growth orientation & AI acumen: Highly curious, adaptable, and future-focused, with a passion for advancing analytics excellence and staying at the forefront of AI and data innovation.

The applicable base pay range for this position is dependent on work location. The base pay range in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City Metro and Seattle Metro is expected in the range below:

The base pay range for all other U.S. work locations is expected in the range below: 

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Additional Details

eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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