Principal Product Manager, Payments Platform (Remote - US) - job 1 of 2

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of AffiniPay. We are currently looking for a Principal Product Manager, Payments Platform in United States.

As a Principal Product Manager, Payments Platform, you will be responsible for shaping the future of scalable, secure, and innovative payment systems that support multiple product lines. This role requires strong technical expertise in payments architecture, the ability to bridge engineering and business priorities, and a deep focus on customer experience. You will lead efforts to enhance payment methods, expand bill pay solutions, and drive cross-platform standardization. With strategic vision and hands-on execution, you’ll ensure the payments platform continues to meet the evolving needs of users, product teams, and business goals in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Accountabilities:

• Partner with engineering to define and execute the vision and roadmap for the payments platform, aligning business goals with technical priorities and customer needs.
• Lead the design and optimization of services, tools, and infrastructure to ensure scalability, configurability, and ease of integration across product lines.
• Expand and standardize payment methods, including mobile wallets, while enhancing bill pay solutions.
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to meet regulatory and industry standards.
• Conduct discovery, analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and iterate solutions to improve performance, user experience, and efficiency.
• Work with cross-functional teams (finance, marketing, and product) to establish pricing and GTM strategies for new payment features.
• Balance strategic vision with hands-on problem-solving to deliver simple, customer-focused solutions.

• 7–10 years of experience taking technical products to market, with proven expertise in scaling payments platforms that emphasize security, usability, and adoption.
• Strong technical background with the ability to discuss architectural concepts, trade-offs, and opportunities with engineering teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience in fintech or payments, with deep knowledge of payment platform architecture.
• Experience launching shared services or platform solutions across multiple products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work across technical and non-technical teams.
• Familiarity with leveraging AI tools to improve workflows, decision-making, or product innovation.
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for security, compliance, and innovation.

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary, annual bonuses, and equity options.
• 401(k) with company match (or RRSP in Canada).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including 100% company-paid HDHP plan options.
• Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, and parental leave for new parents.
• Wellness support including stipends, mental health resources, and nutrition coaching.
• Professional growth opportunities with leadership programs, professional development funds, and internal training resources.
• Company-sponsored volunteer events, charitable gift matching, and paid volunteer time.
• Inclusive culture with team-building events, peer recognition programs, and opportunities to engage in DEI initiatives.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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