Product Manager – Payments

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• Take charge of developing and implementing the complete product strategy and roadmap for ThriveCart’s payments ecosystem (including checkout, payment gateways, transaction routing, fraud management, refunds, treasury, and reconciliation).

• Identify, prioritize, and deliver features that enhance conversion rates, minimize friction, and facilitate global scalability.

• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to ensure high-quality user experiences and robust backend systems.

• Integrate and maintain third-party payment providers (such as Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.net) while exploring new options (including local payment methods, wallets, and bank debits).

• Ensure compliance of all payment solutions with regulatory standards (PCI, PSD2, SCA, etc.).

• Track the performance, adoption, and reliability of payment systems using data analytics and user feedback.

• Work with customer success and support teams to identify and address user pain points related to payments.

• Stay updated on global payment trends, technologies, and fintech regulations, and propose ideas that align with ThriveCart’s growth objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in building and scaling payment systems within a SaaS, fintech, or eCommerce context.

• Profound understanding of payment infrastructure, including gateway integrations, card networks, fraud prevention, settlements, and chargeback processes.

• Strong technical fluency—able to work closely with engineers and effectively interpret API documentation.

• Exceptional communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Data-driven mindset—you know what metrics to track, how to measure them, and how to leverage insights for rapid iteration.

• 3–5+ years of experience as a Product Manager, ideally with direct responsibility for payment products or platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as Computer Science, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline) is preferred but not mandatory.

• Equivalent practical experience in product management, payments, or fintech may be accepted in lieu of formal education.

• Certifications in product management (e.g., Pragmatic, AIPMM, or CSPO) or fintech/payments (e.g., ETA CPP) are advantageous but not required.

• Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams focused on delivering customer-centric solutions.

• Familiarity with global payment methods, subscriptions, recurring billing, or tax compliance tools.

• Experience with payments orchestration systems and/or treasury systems is seen as a plus.

• Background in utilizing AI Agents and building and implementing AI tools and Agents.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commitment to Excellence

• User-Focused Problem Solving

• Team Collaboration

• Growth Mindset