Job Title: Payments Product Owner / Payments Lead Location: Benton Harbor, Michigan OR Chicago, Illinois Type: Contract to Hire Pay Range: Up to $42 an hour Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Paid time off, 401(k), Flexible schedule About the Role We’re seeking a strategic and hands-on Payments Product Owner / Payments Lead to define and drive the roadmap for our payment systems across our Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) platforms. This role is pivotal in delivering seamless, secure, and scalable payment experiences for our customers. Key Responsibilities • Payments Strategy & Roadmap: Define and evolve the payments vision aligned with company goals. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Marketing, and Customer Support. • Market & Regulatory Awareness: Stay current on trends, tech, and compliance (PCI DSS, GDPR). • Performance Optimization: Monitor KPIs, reduce costs, and enhance UX. • Compliance & Security: Partner with security teams to mitigate risks. • Backlog Management: Translate business needs into user stories and maintain a prioritized backlog. Minimum Qualifications • 3+ years in product management, ideally in fintech or financial product teams • Deep understanding of payment processing and methods (credit cards, ACH, mobile wallets, etc.) • Experience implementing payment methods in eCommerce environments • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Finance, or related field (preferred) • Fluent in English Preferred Skills • Experience with QuickLizard • Familiarity with Apple Pay, PayPal, Acima, Affirm, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover • Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), Jira, Confluence • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment