Lightspark is building the open payment protocol for the Internet, and they are seeking a Staff Product Manager for their global network. This role involves overseeing the connectivity of their payments network with domestic payment systems worldwide and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and launch payment solutions that meet customer needs and align with strategic goals.
Responsibilities:
- Drive the go-to-market product lifecycle for our global network rollout solutions, from ideation to launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs
- Develop and document payment system architectures, including integration with third-party payment gateways, fraud prevention systems, and compliance mechanisms
- Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to inform product development
- Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in payment systems and incorporate relevant advancements into solution designs: on & off ramps, settlement, customer onboarding, ledger capabilities
- Be responsible for designing robust, scalable, and secure payment solutions
- Be the product owner during the product development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of features and enhancements that optimize the product efficiency
- Collaborate with the design team to create intuitive and user-friendly payment experiences
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of payment products and inform future development
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in global payment infrastructure product management, preferably in early stage and fast pace environment payment, fintech, or financial services
- Experience with taking a US based payments provider global
- Familiarity with payment systems, payment rails, and the regulatory environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable product documentation
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Experience building 0 to 1
- Knowledge of AI, agents and automation