eBay
Director & Chief of Staff-Design
$195K–$261K
San Jose · Hybrid · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Experience
- 12+ years in Design Operations, Design Program Management, Product Operations, Business Operations, Chief of Staff, or a related discipline within a complex product or technology organization.
- Visa sponsorship
- Remote roles are not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.
About the job
Serve as the strategic partner to the VP, Head of Design, leading Design’s business operations, strategy execution, planning, and organizational effectiveness.
What you'll do
- Translate Design strategy into priorities, plans, operating rhythms, and decision-making mechanisms.
- Lead business operations and investment planning, including staffing, budgets, procurement, and resource prioritization.
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and communications, improve organizational programming, and lead the Operations team.
What they ask for
- Track record advising senior executives and translating strategy into coordinated action.
- Systems thinking, operational judgment, business acumen, and data-informed resource decision-making.
- Success leading complex cross-functional initiatives and organizational change in ambiguous environments.
- Strong execution, communication, team development, integrity, judgment, and discretion.
Pay
$195,200 - $260,600 USD base salary
Tools
AI, automation, data
AI focus
Use AI, automation, data, and employee insights to simplify operations and increase organizational effectiveness.
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