Product Commercialization Program Manager (Faster Payments) in United States at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Product Commercialization Program Manager (Faster Payments) based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of digital payments by bringing innovative financial products from strategy to successful market launch.
You will lead complex commercialization initiatives across payment solutions, partner ecosystems, and operational frameworks.
Working with product, technology, compliance, legal, and business teams, you will transform ideas into scalable and responsible solutions.
The position requires a strategic program leader who can navigate ambiguity, align stakeholders, and drive execution across highly matrixed environments.
You will play a key role in enabling faster, more accessible money movement experiences for businesses and consumers.
This is an opportunity to influence the evolution of payment capabilities while working at the intersection of fintech, banking, and innovation.

As a Product Commercialization Program Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and scaling of faster payment initiatives by connecting product strategy with operational readiness. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage complex dependencies, and ensure successful delivery of payment solutions that meet business, partner, and regulatory expectations.

• Lead commercialization workstreams for faster payment capabilities, from initial strategy through launch and ongoing scale.
• Translate product strategies into actionable launch plans, partner readiness requirements, operating models, governance materials, and adoption initiatives.
• Drive alignment across product, technology, operations, risk, compliance, legal, and external partner teams.
• Create structure around complex initiatives by defining execution paths, managing dependencies, and removing delivery obstacles.
• Partner with technology teams, processors, networks, and fintech platforms to support integration planning and implementation.
• Define scalable product standards, technical expectations, data requirements, certification needs, and launch readiness criteria.
• Conduct readiness assessments to identify technical, operational, compliance, and partner risks before deployment.
• Develop mitigation plans and help teams transition from one-time launches to repeatable commercialization processes.
• Maintain documentation including product guidelines, procedures, training materials, business cases, and governance resources.
• Prepare executive updates, recommendations, and risk summaries for senior stakeholders and decision-making forums.
• Analyze market trends, partner feedback, and performance metrics to support prioritization and growth decisions.

The ideal candidate is an experienced payments and commercialization professional with strong program management capabilities and a proven ability to deliver complex financial products. You bring strategic thinking, operational discipline, and the ability to influence teams across a highly collaborative environment.

• 8+ years of experience in product commercialization, payments, fintech, banking, embedded finance, operations, program management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience launching, scaling, or operationalizing financial products, payment solutions, or partner-driven programs.
• Strong knowledge of faster payment capabilities such as Visa Direct, Mastercard Send, push-to-card, payouts, or disbursement solutions preferred.
• Understanding of payment ecosystems, including processors, networks, fintech platforms, program managers, and sponsor banking models.
• Experience building product documentation, launch materials, standards, governance frameworks, and business cases.
• Ability to manage cross-functional dependencies and lead initiatives through influence rather than direct authority.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex topics to technical teams, business stakeholders, and executives.
• Familiarity with U.S. payments regulations and operational requirements, including privacy considerations, compliance controls, and risk management.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate business opportunities, performance metrics, and market trends.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required; advanced degree preferred.

• Competitive salary range of $104,000 – $174,000 USD depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and location.
• Annual performance-based incentive opportunity.
• Flexible remote and hybrid work environment.
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and additional employee wellness benefits.
• Opportunity to work on innovative payment technologies impacting financial accessibility.
• Collaborative environment focused on inclusion, innovation, and professional growth.
• Access to a diverse team of problem solvers and industry experts.