Senior/Lead Product Manager, Payments

Company Overview:
Our client is at the forefront of web3 infrastructure, aiming to democratize digital ownership for all. They provide comprehensive solutions for payments, enterprise-scale smart contract development, and digital asset management. Trusted by renowned brands worldwide, they empower organizations to realize their web3 strategies and ideas.
Position Overview:
Our client is seeking a Senior Product Manager/Product Lead to spearhead the Payments Squad. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of payments infrastructure, collaborating closely with engineering, design, and cross-functional teams. Your focus will be on delivering exceptional user experiences and driving measurable impact. The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record of building scalable products and a deep understanding of UX and conversion optimization. Familiarity with web3 and crypto-related products is advantageous.
Responsibilities:

• Develop a clear and coherent product strategy for the payment strategic pillar, prioritizing effectively to deliver impactful features and functionalities.
• Own and drive metrics to define success and guide decision-making.
• Demonstrate initiative in leading product strategy, collaborating across the organization to gather ideas and solve problems.
• Maintain a roadmap aligned with the strategy, articulate feature briefs, and prioritize features, bugs, and technical debt.
• Work closely with the engineering team to gain a comprehensive understanding of problems, opportunities, and potential solutions.
• Manage stakeholders effectively, maintaining open lines of communication and delivering both positive and challenging messages.
• Deeply understand customer needs through research and data analysis.

Qualifications:

• Self-starter with a proven ability to thrive in a hyper-growth environment.
• Open mindset to balance the requirements of multiple teams and drive maximum benefit for the business.
• Analytical approach with a keen understanding of relevant metrics.
• Demonstrable experience in the Merchant Acceptance or Acquiring area, working with payment gateways, providers, orchestrators, alternative payment methods, mobile money, or Open Banking solutions.
• Track record of building successful products, preferably in FinTech, utilizing data, customer feedback, and identifying market opportunities.
• Experience shipping products in highly regulated industries such as Financial Services, Crypto, Payment Treasury, Lending, Investments, etc., while adhering to regulations and leveraging regulatory changes.
• Engineering/Computer Science background or API understanding (desirable but not necessary).
• Partnership Manager experience, including dealings with external suppliers and third-party software, ideally involved in contract negotiation for product development.
• Strong senior stakeholder management skills, capable of pitching solutions to C-level executives.

Logistics: Please note that visa sponsorship is not available at this time. The interview process typically involves Zoom meetings and includes the following stages:

• Recruiter interview (~30 minutes)
• Initial interview (~30-45 minutes)
• Virtual onsite interviews (2-3 sessions, each lasting 30 minutes)
• Additional conversation, if applicable

Perks:

• Equity package
• Unlimited holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Home office setup allowance
• Opportunity to work in a disruptive and fast-growing industry with limitless possibilities
• Freedom, autonomy, and responsibility

If you believe you’re a good fit for this opportunity, please contact BlocHaus for more details.