Lead Product Manager, Payments Atlanta, Georgia, United States

THE POSITION Our roster has an opening with your name on it FanDuel is seeking a Lead Product Manager to drive the strategy and execution of Payments capabilities supporting our new Predictions market portfolio. In this role, you will lead initiatives across our payment journey —from deposits, withdrawalsand wallet experiences to ongoing product enhancements. As a key contributor, you will work closely with Engineering, Commercial, Operations, Data, Finance and Compliance and Legal teams to build a customer‑first, compliant, and resilient payment solution that scales. This is a unique opportunity to explore, experiment, and deliver groundbreaking solutions that expand FanDuel’s reach and influence. In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs. THE GAME PLAN Everyone on our team has a part to play Product Strategy and Vision : Partner with the Director of Payments Product, define and communicate a clear product vision, strategy and roadmap for Payments – balancing customer experience, operational efficiency, and regulatory/compliance requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to create roadmaps, prioritize features, and address user needs using insights from customer research, competitive trends, and business context. Payments Experience : Lead the end‑to‑end payments experiences including funding, wallet, withdrawals/payouts, and overall flows for the Predictions market portfolio. Partner with third‑party payment partners and internal engineering teams to increase authorization rates, reliability, and cost efficiency while maintaining strong controls. Industry and Product Expertise : Demonstrated deep knowledge of product features, user journeys, and industry trends. Stay informed on market shifts, competitors, and emerging technologies to refine the product roadmap. Futures/Prediction Markets Payments : Design payments capabilities tailored to futures/prediction market mechanics and ensure the controls, disclosures, and auditability needed for regulated environments. Metrics and Strategic Oversight : Establish, track, and communicate success metrics (e.g., deposit success, auth rate etc.) Use a data‑driven approach to prioritize work and drive measurable impact. Cross‑functional Leadership : Lead complex initiatives end‑to‑end—from discovery and business case through delivery and iteration. Align stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Risk/Fraud, and Operations; remove blockers and drive decisions. Experimentation and Iteration : Champion a test‑and‑learn approach: concept validation, A/B tests, pilots, and phased rollouts. Product Quality and Delivery : Partner with engineering to ensure clear requirements, strong acceptance criteria, and high‑quality launches. Manage dependencies, triage issues, and act as an escalation point to keep delivery on track. Stakeholder Management and Influence : Deliver concise, action‑oriented communication and confidently present to senior leadership and cross‑functional partners to secure buy‑in, align priorities, and drive outcomes. THE STATS 7 years + payments product or product management experience Passion for sports betting and sports‑adjacent products Knowledge of sports and/or experience working within a heavily regulated industry is a plus Comfort crafting business cases, prioritizing tradeoffs, and communicating clearly with executive stakeholders. Experience building products in heavily regulated environments and working closely with Legal/Compliance Technical fluency: ability to collaborate deeply with engineering on APIs, payment flows, risk systems, experience with 3rd‑party integrations is a plus. Bonus: experience with prediction/futures market mechanics or cryptocurrency/digital asset products Don’t check all the boxes? That’s okay! We encourage you to still apply if you feel like you possess an adjacent skillset and are interested in learning more about this position. PLAYER BENEFITS We treat our team right We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long‑term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and more – check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards . *Benefits differ across location, role, and level. FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principles states, “We are One Team!”. As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included. The applicable salary range for this position is $129,000 - $171,100 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short‑term or long‑term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr