Work Model Onsite

Allows Relocation Local candidates preferred

SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Our client is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and growth of consumer and small business payment products. This role is ideal for someone who can take ideas from concept to market (“0 → 1”) and scale existing products (“1 → 2”) while driving measurable business impact.

You will own the full product lifecycle—from identifying opportunities and building business cases to executing go-to-market strategies and optimizing performance.

What you’ll do:

• Define and drive product strategy and vision aligned with business goals
• Identify new product opportunities and build data-driven business cases
• Lead products from concept through launch and growth
• Partner with cross-functional teams (marketing, operations, risk, leadership)
• Own product performance, including growth, revenue, and customer outcomes
• Develop and refine pricing and go-to-market strategies
• Analyze market trends, competitors, and customer needs to guide decisions
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership

Key Traits for Success:

• Strategic thinker who can also execute
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and taking ownership
• Strong business acumen (not just technical or delivery-focused)
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to influence without authority

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 8+ years of product management experience (financial services or payments preferred)
• Proven experience owning products from idea to launch and beyond
• Strong background in product strategy, business case development, and execution
• Experience with payments, lending, or financial products (consumer or commercial)
• Ability to balance strategy, analytics, and execution
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., financial services, fintech, government) is a plus

Preferred:

• Experience with P&L ownership or product financials
• Familiarity with SQL, Tableau, or data analysis tools
• Exposure to treasury, cash management, or payment rails

MANAGER NOTES

• This is initially a contractor position. A successful engagement could lead to an opportunity to convert to a full-time employee.
• This should not be someone whose experience is primarily backlog management, user stories, Scrum ceremonies, or project coordination.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT & CLIENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Employment and/or client submission is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screening and verification processes. These requirements include:

• Background check: Candidates must successfully complete the required background screening in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
• Drug screening: Candidates must successfully complete the required drug screening in accordance with company policy, applicable client requirements, and applicable law.
• Identity and location verification: Candidates may be required to complete identity and/or location verification using a secure verification tool prior to client submission.
• Employment eligibility: Candidates must provide appropriate documentation to verify employment eligibility as required by law.
• Qualification verification: Information provided during the application and recruiting process, including employment history, education, certifications, licenses, and professional references, may be verified as applicable.
• Additional client requirements: Additional screening, documentation, or verification may be required based on the client, position, work location, or applicable requirements.

All screening and verification activities will be conducted in accordance with applicable company policies, client requirements, and federal, state, and local laws.

BENEFITS

This is a contract opportunity with a great organization. As a contractor for Smith Johnson, you are eligible for medical, dental, life, disability. Smith Johnson pays for 70% of your medical and dental and 100% of life and disability. The contract is also eligible for PTO/holiday accrued monthly. You are also eligible for a 3% retirement matching plan. Smith Johnson believes in taking care of our contractors.