Senior Director, Product Management

Senior Director, Product Management – Payments & Cards

About Bounteous

Bounteous is a premier digital transformation consultancy dedicated to partnering with ambitious brands to solve complex challenges and capitalize on future opportunities. Through our unique Co-Innovation methodology, we align interests and accelerate value creation. Our global team of over 4,000 experts delivers innovative and strategic solutions across Strategy, Analytics, Digital Engineering, Cloud, Data & AI, Experience Design, and Marketing. By collaborating with leading technology providers, we craft transformative digital experiences that boost customer engagement and drive business success.

The Opportunity: Lead Payments Innovation

Are you a seasoned Product Management leader with deep expertise in the Payments and Cards industry? Bounteous is looking for a Senior Director, Product Management to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will serve as the vital link between highly motivated, cross-functional teams and our valued clients. Your mission will be to champion the client’s end goals, translating complex business needs into cutting-edge payment solutions that deliver tangible value. You will navigate the full software development lifecycle, from defining the initial vision and scope to overseeing iterative development and successful delivery. We’re seeking an individual with a strong bias for action, a positive energy, and a relentless drive to achieve outcomes.

What You’ll Do

As our Senior Director, Product Management specializing in Payments and Cards, you will:

Strategic Leadership & Vision:

• Develop and champion the strategic vision and product roadmaps for our key Financial Services clients, with a primary focus on the rapidly evolving Payments tech space.
• Integrate client business goals, customer experience aspirations, and product engineering realities to define clear strategies.
• Advise clients on best practices and the strategic implications of the convergence of crypto (including stablecoins) within the broader banking, issuer, and processor ecosystem.
• Develop strategic roadmaps and Go-To-Market plans for the practice, defining clear objectives, timelines, and OKRs.
• Drive thought leadership within the payments domain, contributing to Bounteous’ GTM strategy and target addressable market.

Client & Stakeholder Partnership:

• Collaborate closely with client stakeholders to ensure solutions effectively achieve desired business outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on critical topics like fraud detection & prevention, chargeback management, and data security.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with both client teams and internal Bounteous colleagues.

Product Execution & Delivery:

• Drive the execution of product roadmaps using Agile methodologies, working seamlessly with global, distributed teams.
• Lead the vision, scope definition, requirements gathering, and product backlog prioritization for large, complex projects.
• Author detailed user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring clarity for implementation teams.
• Coordinate implementation activities across diverse functions and departments.
• Ensure all recommended payment solutions comply with relevant industry regulations, including PCI DSS and GDPR.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of iterative delivery and how to quickly realize value for end-users.
• Be resourceful and proactive in finding solutions to complex challenges.

Team Leadership & Practice Development:

• Mentor, coach, and guide other Product Management team members, fostering a spirit of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Drive the expansion of skills and knowledge within the practice domain, exploring new techniques, tools, and the application of AI first solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Bounteous teams (Experience Design, Marketing Technology, Platform Engineering, Cloud, Data & AI) to ensure alignment and integrated delivery, championing the voice of the customer.
• Support growth pursuits with Business Development and Customer Success teams, representing our industry expertise.

What You Bring

We are looking for an experienced leader with:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent significant work experience.
• 15+ years of progressive experience within the payments consulting, payment integrations, credit cards, and crypto space, gained from roles in consulting, systems integration, financial services, or the FinTech industry.
• Deep knowledge and practical experience across various SDLCs, including Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall.
• Strong foundational expertise in core Product Management principles and practices.
• Familiarity with APIs, data integration, and system architecture relevant to payment processing.
• Experience managing requirements and backlogs using tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and lead teams simultaneously.
• Experience working effectively with globally distributed teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Exposure to various digital platforms (e.g., Adobe, Drupal, Magento, Shopify) is a plus, demonstrating broad digital experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel 25-50% as needed for client and team collaboration.

Ready to Innovate with Us?

If you are a Product Management leader with a passion for the Payments landscape and the vision to drive transformation for leading brands, we encourage you to apply! Learn more about Bounteous and our work at www.bounteous.com.

Information Security Responsibilities

As part of our commitment to information security, you will:

• Champion awareness of critical security practices, including asset use, malware protection, and password security.
• Identify, assess, and report security risks focusing on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.
• Understand and evaluate data handling practices to ensure compliance with data privacy and protection standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Ensure data protection measures are integrated throughout the information lifecycle.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Bounteous is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Bounteous is willing to sponsor eligible candidates for employment visas.

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