Product Manager (Open Banking/Cards Payments)

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron's progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

10+ years of experience

in product management, software engineering, and solution architecture who can bridge business needs with technical execution, drive AI product strategy, and architect scalable, cloud-enabled AI solutions for enterprise environments.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced

Product Manager

with deep expertise in

Debit/Cards Payments and Open Banking

to support and drive strategic payment modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of payment ecosystems, money movement processes, and Agile product delivery. This role requires close collaboration with Product Managers, Business Stakeholders, Architecture, Engineering, and Operations teams to deliver enterprise-scale payment solutions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in defining product requirements, managing product backlogs, and ensuring the successful delivery of Open Banking and Payments capabilities aligned with business objectives.

Additional Information*
The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Alpharetta, GA or Stamford, CT is $115k - $120k/year & benefits (see below).

Key Responsibilities

Act as the Product Owner for Open Banking and Payments initiatives, owning product backlog management and delivery execution.

Collaborate with Product Managers and business stakeholders to translate strategic goals into actionable user stories and product requirements.

Define, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business priorities and program timelines.

Work closely with Architecture and Engineering teams to deliver scalable and compliant payment solutions.

Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Gather and analyze business requirements, creating detailed user stories with clear acceptance criteria.

Coordinate across business, operations, compliance, risk, and technology teams to drive successful product releases.

Support implementation and enhancement of Open Banking capabilities, Payment Hub initiatives, and money movement solutions.

Track progress, manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and communicate status to stakeholders.

Drive continuous improvement in product delivery processes and customer experience.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.

10+ years of experience

in Product Management, Solution Architecture, Software Engineering.

Prior Product Owner experience within

financial services with Open Banking experience

Strong payments background,

such as ACH, wires, account validation, payment hubs, and money movement processes.

Ability to translate business requirements into actionable work for delivery teams and collaborate closely with Product Managers, architects, and engineering teams.

Strong Agile backlog management and user story definition skills.

Prior Product Owner experience within

financial services with Open Banking experience

Strong payments background,

such as ACH, wires, account validation, payment hubs, and money movement processes.

Ability to translate business requirements into actionable work for delivery teams and collaborate closely with Product Managers, architects, and engineering teams.

Strong Agile backlog management and user story definition skills

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience delivering AI solutions in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance (BFSI), Wealth Management, or Capital Markets domains.

Experience with MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployment, and production AI systems.

Familiarity with AI governance, security, compliance, and Responsible AI frameworks.

Experience leading architecture reviews and mentoring engineering teams.

Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP) are a plus.

We offer:

A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.

10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).

Maternity & paternity leave plans.

A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).

Retirement savings plans.

A higher education certification policy.

Commuter benefits (varies by region).Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.

On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.

Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.

Cutting edge projects at the world's leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.

A flat and approachable organization.

A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative 'Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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