Technical Product Manager

Skills

ACH PaymentsDocumentationProduct ManagementProduct RequirementsProduct ServiceTechnical Product ManagementTechnical Requirements

Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical product management with a significant focus on services API and other technical systems
Deep knowledge of payment processing mechanisms e.g. PayPal/Venmo ACH Cash/Retailers network and card processing and the technical challenges associated with their integrations
Strong technical analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to leverage data in making informed product decisions
Exceptional communication and leadership capabilities with experience guiding development teams and managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships
Must be detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality product documentation and the enhancement of the developer experience
Intrinsic curiosity to dive into complex problems and review solutions
Working knowledge of JIRA and Confluence
Familiarity with accounting processes and financial events

Nice to have

Analytical mindset
Advanced problem-solving
Curiosity

Day to day

Drive the strategy and development for money movement solutions with a focus on backend understanding of ACH processing and Retail cash network
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) and bridge the gap between business needs vs technical task by collaborating with other product teams engineering teams and other internal stakeholders for ACH and Retailers
Guiding technological and architecture changes and help make informed decisions about the technical solutions
Communicating the product development roadmap across agile teams
Defining and documenting the user stories that will guide the technical product requirements and implementation
Owning the organization of the backlog and working proactively and collaboratively with Engineering management to ensure proper prioritization
Leading the refinement and planning sessions to ensure the teams have adequately planned work
Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop products that meet both business goals and customer needs with a keen focus on how money moves through internal and external networks
Partner with internal stakeholders to understand the team’s needs and then translate the requirements into technical requirements for engineering teams
Engage with external developers customers and banking/retailer partners to gather feedback and requirements that influence the development roadmap
Continue to contribute to documentation and document funds flow on regular basis
Stay educated on ACH practices rules and industry developments to ensure the team’s knowledge remains current and relevant

Company

Why this team might suit you

Mission, benefits, values and useful company context.

Mission

PayNearMe develops technology to facilitate the end-to-end customer payment experience, making it easy for businesses to accept, disburse and manage payments. Our modern and reliable platform lowers the total cost of payments by increasing acceptance rates, driving self-service and simplifying exceptions. We future-proof our clients’ payments roadmap by including all payment types and channels through a single contract and integration. Innovations such as our award-winning cash-at-retail network and Smart Link(TM) technology help move businesses from a step behind to miles ahead. With PayNearMe, businesses can transform the outdated systems holding them back from achieving progress.

Benefits

Fast- paced and professional work culture
Stock options with standard startup vesting - 1 year cliff 4 years total
$50 monthly communication expense stipend to go towards your phone/internet bill
$250 stipend to enhance your WFH setup
Reimbursement for peripheral equipment: monitor (up to $400) keyboard and mouse (up to $200)
Premium medical benefits including vision and dental (100% coverage for employees)
Company-sponsored life and disability insurance
Paid parental bonding leave
Paid sick leave jury duty bereavement
401k plan
Flexible Time Off (our team members typically take off ~3-4 weeks per year)
Volunteer Time Off
13 scheduled holidays
2x / year in-person team meet-ups (2-3 days company paid)

Values

PayNearMe strives to create a workplace where all employees thrive. We’re in this together to do the right thing. We deliver real results we are proud of while remaining respectful, transparent, and flexible. PayNearMe is an equal opportunity employer. We are diligently and thoughtfully working towards cultivating a diverse workforce which in turn, enhances our products and services for the communities we serve. Applicants who represent all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.