Senior Lead Product Manager

Early Warning

Senior Lead Product Manager shaping payment products at Early Warning, powering Zelle and Paze. Driving product strategy, customer solutions, developer tools, and risk controls across cross-functional teams.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeScottsdale • Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product strategy, design thinking, and agile development methodologies, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and delivering value-added solutions. Proven ability to lead teams, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

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Product Strategy DevelopmentAgile Development MethodologiesCross-Functional CollaborationDocumentation Quality GovernanceVendor Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Design ThinkingAgile MethodologiesProduct Roadmap DevelopmentUser Story DefinitionRisk and Security Controls IntegrationMetrics Definition for OnboardingDeveloper Tools ExperienceProduct Revenue Target AchievementDocumentation Standards ManagementMarket and Industry Insights Application

Soft Skills

LeadershipMotivational SkillsExcellent Listening SkillsExecution SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Developer PortalModern Tooling IntegrationDocumentation Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Design Thinking CertificationAgile Certification

Industry Keywords

PaymentsFinancial ServicesRegulated IndustryCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate and determine products and features to build and deliver to customers
Build, align, and motivate cross-functional teams around customer pain points and innovative solutions
Lead multiple products when required
Articulate product strategy and vision across the enterprise
Bring customer feedback and insights into product design
Collaborate with marketing, research, analytics, design, development, technology, and DevRel partners
Develop value-added solutions using market and industry insights
Oversee integration of risk and security controls and ensure compliance with laws and regulations
Define requirements and groom user stories
Motivate technical teams and partner closely with technology
Own developer-facing documentation clarity, consistency, governance, and editorial standards
Lead documentation platform evolution and manage the vendor relationship
Integrate modern tooling into the developer portal and define metrics for onboarding, adoption, and satisfaction

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, or post-secondary degree with at least 4 years of related work experience
9 or more years of progressive related work experience for the bachelor's-degree pathway
Demonstrated experience in design thinking and agile development processes and methodologies
Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional collaboration experience
Proven experience and passion for building and delivering products
Experience setting product strategy and roadmaps and meeting product revenue targets
Excellent listening and execution skills
Background and drug screen
For Developer Portal & Tools: documentation quality and governance experience
For Developer Portal & Tools: developer experience and platform ownership, including vendor relationship management
For Developer Portal & Tools: developer tools and productivity enablement experience
Preferred: Master's degree
Preferred: certifications in design thinking and/or agile
Preferred: prior experience in payments, financial services, or a similar regulated industry
Preferred: people management experience
Independent eligibility to work in the United States for any employer at the date of hire
Position is ineligible for employment visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary incentive plan
Healthcare coverage including medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans
Company contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health, and dependent care expenses
401(k) Retirement Plan
100% Company Safe Harbor Match on the first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility
Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees
Generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees
11 paid company holidays
Paid volunteer day
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Maven Family Planning support including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work