Manager, Innovation - Remote

Velera; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 117,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the card and payments industry is seeking a Manager of Innovation to lead product development and innovation strategies. The role involves collaboration with various teams to assess new product ideas and align them with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product innovation and project management, along with a strong educational background. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Parental Leave

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 7 years experience in the card/payments industry or product innovation.
• 5 years experience in business planning and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovation processes across platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve products based on feedback.
• Present recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Master’s preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join the Team as Manager, Innovation - Remote at Velera

Velera is seeking a Manager, Innovation - Remote to lead innovation efforts across our product lines. This role involves working with client-facing teams, credit unions, IT services, and product owners to develop and implement innovation strategies, assess new product ideas, create business cases, and lead prototypes to recommend new opportunities. The manager will also drive product development discussions and align new products and services with Velera’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute innovation and ideation processes across various platforms and domains.
2. Collaborate with stakeholders to research, evaluate, and improve existing products and features based on market and customer feedback.
3. Guide product owners in developing product visions and roadmaps.
4. Prioritize ideas and requirements, analyze technology needs, and evaluate potential revenue.
5. Create business recommendations for new payment solutions and industry standards that foster innovation.
6. Present recommendations to senior leadership and manage business process engineering to incorporate innovative ideas.
7. Drive business development plans and seek growth opportunities, even outside current business models.
8. Manage project budgets, create product briefs, and lead teams effectively.
9. Lead, mentor, and develop staff, ensuring compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Finance, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience in the card/payments industry, product innovation, or mobile technology.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in business planning and budgeting.
• Proven project management and leadership skills, with experience in public speaking and industry presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.

About Velera

Velera is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We value every employee’s potential and strive to create a safe environment for authentic self-expression. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $117,000 - $152,100, adjusted based on experience and other factors. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, parental leave, community volunteer time off, holidays, disability insurance, 401(k), HSA, FSA, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Velera is an EEO employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We also participate in E-Verify and support reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.