Product Managers

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking an experienced Product Managers with deep expertise in Payments and Open Banking to support and drive strategic payment modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of payment ecosystems, money movement processes, and Agile product delivery. This role requires close collaboration with Product Managers, Business Stakeholders, Architecture, Engineering, and Operations teams to deliver enterprise-scale payment solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in defining product requirements, managing product backlogs, and ensuring the successful delivery of Open Banking and Payments capabilities aligned with business objectives.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Alpharetta, GA is $110k - $115k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Act as the Product Managers  for Open Banking and Payments initiatives, owning product backlog management and delivery execution.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and business stakeholders to translate strategic goals into actionable user stories and product requirements.
• Define, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business priorities and program timelines.
• Work closely with Architecture and Engineering teams to deliver scalable and compliant payment solutions.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Gather and analyze business requirements, creating detailed user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate across business, operations, compliance, risk, and technology teams to drive successful product releases.
• Support implementation and enhancement of Open Banking capabilities, Payment Hub initiatives, and money movement solutions.
• Track progress, manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in product delivery processes and customer experience.

Requirements:

• 1. Debit Payments Product Manager 
• Objective: Support the implementation of debit card payment capabilities within the Payment Hub, including insourcing select card repayment functions
• Key Requirements:
• Strong debit/card payments domain expertise.
• Experience standing up and leading new programs.
• Strong stakeholder coordination and execution skills.
• 2. Open Banking Product Manager 
• Objective: Lead enterprise Open Banking initiative for implementation and rollout.
• Key Requirements:
• Deep Open Banking experience and industry knowledge.
• Strong program leadership and cross-functional stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating enterprise-wide initiatives involving business, architecture, engineering, and operations teams.
• Ability to define strategy, establish governance, and drive execution toward a 2027 completion target.
• Ability to drive consensus and influence enterprise-wide change.
• 3. Payments Product Owner
• Objective: Support day-to-day delivery and execution activities for the Open Banking and related payments initiatives.
• Key Requirements:
• Prior Product Owner experience within financial services with Open Banking experience 
• Strong payments background, such as ACH, wires, account validation, payment hubs, and money movement processes.
• Ability to translate business requirements into actionable work for delivery teams and collaborate closely with Product Managers, architects, and engineering teams.
• Strong Agile backlog management and user story definition skills.

Preferred, but not required:

• Major banking institutions, fintechs, or payment processors.
• Exposure to enterprise Open Banking rollouts and payment transformation programs.
• Knowledge of cloud-based payment platforms and API management solutions.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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