Senior Product Manager

Summary

Join PayJunction as a Senior Product Manager and transform complex payment challenges into innovative API and SaaS solutions. You will be responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and iteration, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder needs. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 7+ years of product management experience, and expertise in API technologies and SaaS frameworks. PayJunction offers a flexible work environment (remote, in-office, or hybrid), comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401k matching, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The company fosters a collaborative culture and values long-term relationships. The base salary range is $150,000 - $180,000/year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required
• Minimum of 7 years in a Product Management or Product Owner role
• Demonstrated expertise in requirements management, product ideation, and PRD creation
• Deep understanding of API technologies and SaaS frameworks
• Hands-on experience in designing, launching, and iterating on developer portals and API products
• Proficiency with technologies such as REST, GraphQL, JSON, and SOAP
• Strong ability to collaborate with engineering teams on technical solutions
• Experience in system architecture and evaluating technical trade-offs
• Adept at articulating the value and benefits of technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Proficiency in creating PRDs and writing outcome-driven user stories
• Experience facilitating backlog refinement and maintaining a well-prioritized product backlog
• Ability to serve as the voice of the customer/merchant within a product development scrum team
• Strong track record of creating and improving workflows, sprint rituals, and team communication to enhance productivity

Responsibilities

• Manage Product Lifecycle: Oversee the complete lifecycle of products, including the introduction of new features and the phasing out of outdated ones, ensuring continuous alignment with organizational goals
• Develop and Maintain Product Roadmap: Publish and manage a detailed product roadmap in a centralized location, ensuring it is signed off by all stakeholders and updated regularly to reflect strategic priorities
• Backlog Prioritization: Maintain a clear, prioritized backlog with actionable user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring alignment with sprint objectives and organizational OKRs
• Create Detailed PRDs: Develop comprehensive Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) that enable engineering and design teams to execute projects effectively and without ambiguity
• Track and Report Product Performance: Measure the success of product initiatives using defined success metrics and provide regular performance reports to leadership and teams
• Collaborate on API Design: Partner with engineering teams to design and document APIs that are scalable, consistent, and aligned with product goals
• Support Marketing Efforts: Work with the marketing team to develop product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies that drive adoption and revenue growth
• Ensure Compliance: Ensure all products meet necessary regulatory and compliance standards, such as PCI, CCPA, and HIPAA, to maintain industry standards
• Stay Ahead of Industry Trends: Monitor emerging technologies, competitor products, and industry trends to identify opportunities for product innovation and differentiation
• Drive Product Innovation: Regularly publish and maintain competitive analysis reports to inform strategic decision-making and foster product innovation
• Translate product requirements into actionable user stories and technical specifications
• Partner with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Administration is strongly preferred
• Experience working in compliant environments is a plus
• Familiarity with standards such as PCI or CCPA is beneficial but not required
• Background in the payments industry is advantageous but not mandatory

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision paid 100% by company for you and your dependents
• 401k with 6% match
• FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Long-term & short-term disability coverage for you paid 100% by company
• 8 paid company holidays per year
• 2 paid floating holidays per year
• 1 paid volunteer day per year
• Paid Time Off
• Home office equipment stipend
• Annual Learning Stipend
• Quarterly “fun budgets” for team bonding events
• Opportunity to be part of a company that is changing a whole industry
• Opportunity for growth within the company
• Opportunity for remote, in-office, or hybrid work
• Company-provided equipment for your home office
• An equipment allowance for home office essentials
• Free instructor-led yoga classes via Zoom