Remote Senior Payments Product Leader

Alkami Technology, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

remote-first environment

401(k) with employer match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Alkami Technology, Inc. is seeking a results-driven Sr Product Manager, Payments to oversee our digital Treasury Management features and align workloads with business goals.

You will manage the payments backlog and drive collaboration across engineering, design, and marketing to deliver high-value solutions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product management, strong Agile experience, and a passion for delivering value to customers in a fast-paced fintech SaaS setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of product management experience, preferably in fintech, digital banking, or SaaS platforms.
• Proven experience managing software development lifecycles in an Agile environment.
• Strong understanding of Treasury Management, Cash Management or financial services platforms.
• Experience with commercial payment products including ACH, wires and RTP.
• Familiarity with bulk payments is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, and experience leading Agile teams.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a data‑driven approach to decision‑making.
• Proficient in product management tools such as Jira, Confluence and ProductBoard.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers and subject matter experts to capture and document business requirements and translate business and technical requirements for engineering.
• Define user stories, acceptance criteria, and ensure clear communication of requirements to the development team.
• Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring it is well-organized, prioritized, and aligned with the product roadmap and business objectives.
• Continuously refine and adjust priorities based on customer feedback, business needs, and technical feasibility.
• Lead a cross-functional Scrum team, including developers, designers, and QA engineers, to deliver high-quality releases.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between stakeholders and the Scrum team to facilitate communication and collaboration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scope, timelines and resource requirements for features and enhancements.
• Lead relevant Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure the team adheres to Agile best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Monitor sprint progress, maintain velocity metrics, and adjust priorities as needed to meet sprint goals and deliverables.
• Act as the voice of the customer, leveraging feedback, analytics, and insights to prioritize features that maximize customer value.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, customer support, and other teams to ensure successful go-to-market strategies and user adoption.
• Present product updates, plans, and performance metrics to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and successful delivery of product increments that meet quality standards and business objectives.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of product initiatives.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks that could impact project timelines or deliverables.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate release status updates effectively.
• Maintain a deep understanding of market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to inform product development.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Jira

Confluence

ProductBoard

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

ProductBoard

Job description

Alkami Technology, Inc. is seeking a results-driven Sr Product Manager, Payments to oversee our digital Treasury Management features and align workloads with business goals.

You will manage the payments backlog and drive collaboration across engineering, design, and marketing to deliver high-value solutions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product management, strong Agile experience, and a passion for delivering value to customers in a fast-paced fintech SaaS setting.