Assistant Product Manager - Payment Gateway

CIS Bayad Center, Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

CIS Bayad Center, Inc. in the Philippines seeks an experienced Product Manager to define the product vision and set the roadmap for its auxiliary services.

You will lead end-to-end product lifecycle—from ideation through launch—while coordinating with design, engineering, analytics, marketing, and operations to translate strategy into actionable requirements and successful go-to-market plans. Strong communication, proactive project management, and market insight are essential to drive customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field.
• At least 3 years in Product Management or Product Development with auxiliary services.
• Strong knowledge of SSDLC and Agile Scrum/Waterfall principles.
• Balance of technical knowledge and business acumen.
• Proactive, with excellent project management and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication to engage and align stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong initiative and accountability.
• Understanding of industry market conditions; auxiliary services background a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Lead end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation, design, development, testing, to launch.
• Translate product strategy into clear requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Manage and prioritize product backlog with Agile/Scrum teams.
• Act as liaison with stakeholders to align on direction, features, and priorities.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, analytics, marketing, and operations.
• Develop and execute go-to-market plans with marketing and sales.
• Monitor post-launch performance and drive improvements.
• Ensure delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Maintain up-to-date product documentation and artifacts.

Skills

Product management

Agile Scrum

Waterfall

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

BAYAD CENTER is the country's pioneer and leader in the over-the-counter multiple bills payment collection business.

CIS Bayad Center, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of MERALCO (Manila Electric Co.).

With over 10 years of serving the Filipino, Bayad Center continues to define and set the standards in the industry with its increasing number of biller partners and fast-growing network of payment centers, and introduction of innovative service lines.

The BAYAD CENTER is not resting on its laurels. At present, the BAYAD CENTER network is composed of more than a thousand collection centers in the Philippines and, soon, hundreds more overseas.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business goals

• Lead end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation, design, development, testing, to launch

• Translate product strategy into clear requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria

• Manage and prioritize product backlog in coordination with Agile/Scrum teams

• Act as primary liaison with stakeholders to align on product direction, features, and priorities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, engineering, analytics, marketing, and operations

• Develop and execute go-to-market plans in coordination with marketing and sales teams

• Monitor product performance post-launch using data and customer insights to drive improvements

• Ensure delivery of product capabilities within agreed scope, timeline, and budget

• Continuously analyze customer behavior and market trends to identify product enhancement opportunities

• Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date product documentation and project artifacts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Management, and/or other related courses.

• At least three 3 years working experience in Product Management and/or Product Development (Auxiliary Services such as Buy Load, Cash-in/Cash-out, Remittance, Insurance/Micro Insurance, and other auxiliary services)

• Strong knowledge of the Secure System Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) and methods of development such as Agile Scrum and Waterfall, including its principles and processes.

• Has a balance of technical knowledge and business acumen

• Proactive, self-starter with excellent project management skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire partners and stakeholders to drive collaboration and alignment

• High degree of organization, individual initiative, and personal accountability

• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills

• In-depth understanding of industry market conditions and trends

• Preferably with background in Auxiliary services is a plus, such as Buy Load, Cash-in/Cash-out, Remittance, Insurance/Micro Insurance, and other auxiliary services.