Vice President, Product - B2B Payments

For over four decades, PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) has been a leader in restaurant technology, empowering brands worldwide to create lasting connections with their guests. Our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence provide comprehensive software and hardware that enable seamless experiences and drive growth for over 100,000 restaurants in more than 110 countries. Embracing our "Better Together" ethos, we offer Unified Customer Experience solutions, combining point-of-sale, digital ordering, loyalty and back-office software solutions as well as industry-leading hardware and drive-thru offerings. To learn more, visit partech.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.

Position Description: 

We are seeking an experienced VP, Product to lead and scale our B2B payment platform business serving the restaurant and convenience store industries. You will be responsible for defining the product vision and ensuring operational excellence across our payment ecosystem. This role requires a blend of product strategy, technical understanding of payment technologies, and operational leadership to drive innovation and cross-sell value through PAR’s broader platform.

Position Location:

Remote USA

Reports To: 

GM. Engagement Cloud

What We’re Looking For:

Requirements:

•  10+ years in product management and operations, with 5+ years in payment technologies

• Proven track record of launching successful B2B payment products

• Experience in the restaurant, convenience store, or retail tech space preferred

• Demonstrated success in cross-selling strategies

• History of managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

• Deep understanding of card processing, ACH, wire, wallets, and emerging payments

• Experience in transaction fee optimization and merchant negotiations

• Strong background in scaling ops for high-volume systems

Additional skills:

• Expert knowledge of PCI DSS, AML, KYC, and payment compliance

• Familiarity with restaurant and c-store business operations

• Experience integrating payments with POS, inventory, and loyalty platforms

• High technical aptitude and ability to work with engineering

• Strategic thinker around bundling and solution packaging

• Analytical and data-driven decision-making skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

• Expertise in risk management and fraud prevention

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities

• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and bring structure to scaling teams

• Customer-first mindset with a passion for innovation in retail tech

Unleash your potential: What you will be doing and owning:

•  Product Leadership

  • Define and execute the strategic vision and roadmap for the payment platform

  • Deliver innovative solutions tailored to food service and retail ops

  • Align product development with market opportunities and customer value

  • Translate business needs into technical requirements

  • Identify and execute cross-sell opportunities across PAR’s ecosystem

• Operational Excellence

  • Oversee daily platform operations ensuring reliability and performance

  • Drive operational KPIs and continuous improvement

  • Manage risk, compliance, and fraud prevention for food/retail environments

  • Build strong partnerships with processors, banks, and regulators

  • Optimize costs and develop bundled solution strategies

• Team Leadership

  • Build and lead high-performing product and ops teams

  • Cultivate a culture of innovation and customer-centricity

  • Align cross-functional teams across Sales, Eng, Marketing, and Legal

  • Represent PAR at industry events and with executive stakeholders

  • Develop team objectives, incentive plans, and growth opportunities

Interview Process:

• Interview #1: Video interview with Talent Acquisition Team (via MS Teams)

• Interview #2: Video interview with the Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)

• Interview #3: Video interview with the Team (via MS Teams)

• Interview #4 Onsite interview with Senior Leadership

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