Head of P&A Strategy & Ops

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About the team and the role

Parts & Accessories (P&A) is one of eBay’s largest and most strategic categories globally, with Europe representing a key region driven by strong positions in Germany and the UK and significant growth opportunities across France, Italy, and Spain. The Europe P&A team is focused on driving business growth, improving marketplace performance, and delivering better experiences for buyers and sellers across the region.

As Head of Europe Parts & Accessories Strategy & Business Operations, you will lead strategic planning, business operations, and cross-functional execution for the European P&A business. Based in Bern and reporting to the Sr. Director & General Manager, Europe Parts & Accessories, you will partner closely with regional leadership teams to translate strategy into measurable business outcomes. This highly visible leadership role leads the Strategy & Business Operations team in Bern and works across Product, Marketing, Analytics, Finance, and Operations to drive growth, operational excellence, and alignment across European markets.

What you will accomplish

• Define and operationalize the multi-year strategy for the Europe Parts & Accessories business in partnership with regional and country leadership teams.

• Lead annual planning, operating reviews, investment prioritization, and business performance management across European markets to support growth and execution.

• Identify growth opportunities and develop recommendations across areas including supply expansion, pricing competitiveness, fitment, inventory health, fulfillment, trust, and cross-border trade.

• Establish operating mechanisms that improve visibility, accountability, and execution across markets and stakeholder groups.

• Deliver executive-level analyses, business cases, and recommendations that inform critical business decisions and resource allocation.

• Partner with Product and country teams to incorporate buyer and seller insights into strategic planning and prioritization, improving marketplace experiences across Europe.

• Lead, develop, and coach the Europe Strategy & Business Operations team while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration and alignment across geographically distributed teams.

What you will bring

• 10+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, business management, finance, marketplace businesses, or related fields.

• 3+ years of experience leading and developing teams in complex, cross-functional environments.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect strategy, operations, financial performance, and customer outcomes.

• Proven experience leading high-impact strategic initiatives and delivering measurable business results.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience using data to inform decisions and recommendations.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and build alignment across international teams.

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred. Experience in eCommerce, marketplace platforms, automotive, retail, technology, or related industries is preferred.

Additional Details

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