Product Manager - Payment SolutionsSeeking a Payments Product Manager to work on a hybrid contract role with a multi-brand restaurant company in Atlanta, GA. The company is seeking a delivery-heavy, execution-focused role responsible for card and digital wallet payments, stored-value (gift cards), and vendor-integrated payment flows at scale. Key purpose: Reduce execution risk during periods of high concurrency across payment reliability, partner initiatives, and migration projects.Key ResponsibilitiesPayment Delivery & Program ExecutionOwn execution of payment initiatives across in-store, mobile, and web.Translate business, treasury, and tech ops needs into product requirements.Manage full lifecycle: discovery ?
launch ? post-launch stabilization.Coordinate timelines, dependencies, and risks across concurrent workstreams.Vendor & Partner OrchestrationServe as the primary product interface for payment vendors (processors, gateways, wallets, POS).Clarify scope, sequencing, and delivery expectations.Standardize enablement, change management, and escalation processes.Ensure vendor alignment with internal priorities and operational readiness.Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with Design, Engineering, Tech Ops, Security, Treasury, Finance, Legal, Brand, and Digital Product teams.Provide prioritization, context, and product direction for payment changes.Participate in tradeoff discussions and delivery planning.Operational Readiness & OptimizationDeliver solutions with clear acceptance criteria, monitoring, and rollback plans.Track and communicate delivery status, risks, and mitigation plans.Improve reliability, consistency, and operational clarity across payment flows.Use data to measure adoption, performance, and business impact.Must-Have Qualifications5+ years of product management experience (payments, digital commerce, or fintech).4-year bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.Direct experience with payment processors, gateways, digital wallets, gift cards, or transactional platforms.Exposure to fraud, compliance, or payment reliability concepts.Hands-on experience translating requirements into epics/user stories and leading agile events in Jira.Experience working with external vendors or technology partners.Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.Nice-to-Have ExperienceExperience in QSR, restaurant, retail, hospitality, or large-scale consumer platforms.Knowledge of web design, usability, and UX best practices.