(Senior) Director Product Management

GP Payments Acquiring International GmbH; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading payment solutions provider is seeking a Senior Manager to join their team in Cologne. You will be responsible for developing product strategies, managing product lifecycles, and leading cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in product management and a strong understanding of the payment processing industry. This position offers flexible working hours and a competitive salary package.

Leistungen

Flexible working time model

30 vacation days per year

Mobile working allowance

Free drinks and fresh fruits

Regular team events

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of professional experience, with at least 5-6 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in product development and strategy.
• Strong understanding of payment processing technologies.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement product strategy aligned with company goals.
• Lead product management teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Analyze market trends to identify new business opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Market analysis

Product strategy

Cross-functional team leadership

Data-driven decision making

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.

Summary of This Role

The role (based in Cologne and / or Frankfurt am Main - Germany) is part of the Senior Leadership Team reporting into the Board of Directors Germany and responsible for translating the business strategy of GP PAI into an actionable country specific product strategy with a strong focus on the German market requirements, taking into account GP’s overall product capabilities. Additionally the role focuses on embedding the German PM team into the global product development structure of GP. As such the role is a key contributor to the financial success of GP PAI by deriving a Go-to-Market strategy for existing and upcoming products as well as to manage the product lifecycle with all relevant stakeholders.

What Part Will You Play?

• Provides leadership and vision to Product Managers across all stages of the product life-cycle, to include innovation and ideation, conceptual analysis, planning, product development and deployment, sales , marketing, product and client support, product sustainment and enhancement, product retirement.
• Leads, establishes and promotes strategic focus and provides high level or in-depth direction of the work, decisions and processes. Sets the staff, product and business strategy across all stages of the product life-cycle. Provides a strong industry and market focus to ensure the company remains current, relevant and leading.
• Identifies key business opportunities, supports the refinement of strategies, and highlights new technologies, partnerships, and start-ups that result in the development and delivery of new products and services. Increases the company's ability to improve current solutions and provide innovative new solutions in a timely manner to drive the success of our clients and their customers. Conducts complex analysis of data, requests, and facts. Solves complex problems through recommendations, which typically deviate from established procedures. Uses individual judgment to make and approve recommendations for actions or changes to established methods. Requires the ability to adapt and establish methods to new situations as business needs change. Requires the ability to anticipate these changes and act accordingly.
• Requests and reviews regular reporting for provisioning to management on product or project status, work requests, process improvements. Establishes the vision and objective of client and strategic product meetings. Presents internal and external initiatives to large groups and / or Executive Management. Communicates with clients to gain consensus and / or compromise on problems involving confidential and sensitive information.
• Directs the team in managing third party supplier relationships with companies that assist in delivering products to clients, to include leading and managing partner management staff, developing and maintaining relationships with supplier executives, negotiating supplier contracts, leading and managing vendor management controls, and optimizing business opportunities with third party supplier partners
• Participates in setting the strategy for and consulting on product pricing, client billing for services and on-going products or features. Presents recommendations to the Product Advisory Committee, the European Product Advisory Committee, the Pricing Committee, Investment Decision Council or other approving bodies. Oversees, creates and promotes strategic direction and focus and provides high level or in-depth direction of the work, decisions and processes necessary to meet corporate and / or segment objectives.
• Analyses, tracks and reports on multiple product profit and loss statements. Plans overall annual budget for multiple product cost center(s) to include employment expense, development, operational and global technology costs, product marketing, research and consulting costs, industry and client travel, and tools and resources needed to maintain high level of client service.
• Leads the management of multiple products, associated tasks and problems. Oversees defined methods and monitors financial / effectiveness measures to quantify contribution to the company's income and expenditure. Establishes communication to ensure projects, research, business cases, reporting, and contracts are completed on schedule and with quality. Monitors overall resource allocation. Sets direction and strategy for capacity and is held accountable.

What Are We Looking For in This Role?

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Experience or Degree in : related field of study from an accredited university is required; however, relevant experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.

Typically a minimum of 10 years in related professional experience including a minimum of 5-6 years experience in a managerial position.

Your Profile

The successful candidate must demonstrate high energy, commitment and drive. A true team orientation is a must.

Core Competencies

Ability to develop and execute long-term product strategies

Understanding of market trends and competitive landscape

Capacity to balance short-term objectives with long-term vision

Experience leading cross-functional teams

Strong mentoring and coaching abilities

Ability to foster innovation and creativity

Building high-performing product teams

Understanding of payment processing technologies

Knowledge of credit card acquiring systems

Familiarity with industry compliance requirements

Ability to translate technical possibilities into business opportunities

Essential Knowledge Areas

Deep understanding of credit card acquiring industry

Knowledge of payment processing regulations

Familiarity with merchant services ecosystem

Understanding of competitor landscape

Comprehensive knowledge of product development methodologies

Understanding of product lifecycle management

Experience with go-to-market strategies

Knowledge of market research techniques

Understanding of business metrics and analytics

Knowledge of financial planning and budgeting

Experience with operational efficiency improvement

Understanding of stakeholder management

Key Skills

Roadmap development and execution

Market opportunity identification

Competitive analysis

Resource allocation planning

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional team leadership

Clear communication of vision and strategy

Conflict resolution and negotiation

Data-driven decision-making capabilities

Market trend analysis

Performance metrics interpretation

Risk assessment and mitigation

Required Abilities

Team motivation and engagement

Strategic direction setting

Change management

Talent development and retention

Market opportunity identification

Revenue growth strategies

Cost optimization

Resource allocation effectiveness

New product ideation

Feature prioritization

User experience enhancement

Technology integration assessment

Expected Behaviors

Focus on measurable outcomes

Data-driven decision-making

Continuous improvement mindset

Performance metric tracking

Cross-functional partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Team empowerment

Open communication practices

Embracing change and innovation

Quick response to market shifts

Continuous learning orientation

Flexibility in strategic planning

What we offer you

Lots of scope for your ideas and initiatives International, dynamic environment

Steep learning curve and independent work

Flexible working time model & 30 vacation days per year

Permanent position with fair remuneration

Modern offices in a central location in Cologne or Frankfurt

Mobile working (2 days remote / week)

Free drinks, fresh fruit & regular team events

Collegial working atmosphere at eye level