Jobs
From: Everett-Fiss, Teresa A.
Date: 22 Oct 2002
Subject: San Jose, CA: Director, Global Metrics at EBay
Ebay is located in San Jose, CA and offer a casual working
environment with free sodas, Starbucks coffee, and an onsite gym and cafe!
Contact: Teresa Everett-Fiss at teverett@ebay.com
Director, Global Metrics
The Director, Global Metrics will report to the Sr. Director of Global Metrics & Risk Mgmt, and be
responsible for eBay�s Global Metrics team (currently 6 employees). The Global Metrics team is dedicated
to the conception, design, and publication of standard reports, analytical tools, and forecasting systems
related to activity on the eBay website. The Director will lead the Global Metrics team in:
- Conducting quantitative research on the key drivers of eBay�s business
- Creating reports, analysis tools, and forecast systems geared to business users
- Educating business users on data interpretation and analysis methods
Key Day-to-Day Responsibilities/Skills of Director:
- Management of Global Metrics Team � Manage a team of 6 professionals at the Sr. Manager Level
and below, who have highly quantitative, analytical, and technical backgrounds. The Director should
possess significant prior experience (ideally 7-plus years) in managing a quantitative research
organization.
- Cross-functional management � Build and manage strong relationships around the company with
internal customers and support functions. The Director and team will work closely with Finance and
Business Units to identify and prioritize analytical needs, and translate them into report requirements,
as well as with IT to deliver against the requirements and ensure internal customer satisfaction. In
this role, the Director will be required to translate business concepts into technical specifications,
leveraging strong interpersonal and communications skills.
- Strong analytical skills � The Director will be expected design and lead the execution of sophisticated
quantitative analyses that translate eBay�s data into digestible and actionable insights. This role
requires a strong understanding of quantitative disciplines (statistics, mathematics, finance).
- Strong presentation skills (oral and written) � The Director will be required to present extensively to
internal customers. This requires the Director to have excellent communication skills and the ability
to translate complex quantitative information into presentations that are easily understood by general
management.
Education and/or Relevant Experience
Master�s degree or advanced certification in quantitative methods (Masters in Statistics, CFA, or
quantitative-oriented MBA) and a minimum of 12 years� work experience in a relevant field, preferably
within the Finance or Quantitative Research organization. Proven ability to manage people and complex
projects. Strong written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to present to large groups of
people on a regular basis. High energy/creativity, a relentless customer-focus, an entrepreneurial spirit, a
deep practical understanding of quantitative methods, and superb attention to detail.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to Teresa Everett-Fiss at
teverett@ebay.com, with Director, Global Metrics in the subject line (and please mention you saw this ad in KDnuggets).
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