Senior Product Manager, Authentication

Company Description

Checkout.com is one of the most exciting fintechs in the world. Our mission is to enable businesses and their communities to thrive in the digital economy. We’re the strategic payments partner for some of the best known fast-moving brands globally such as Wise, Hut Group, Sony Electronics, Homebase, Henkel, Klarna and many others. Purpose-built with performance and scalability in mind, our flexible cloud-based payments platform helps global enterprises launch new products and create experiences customers love. And it's not just what we build that makes us different. It's how.

We empower passionate problem-solvers to collaborate, innovate and do their best work. That’s why we’re on the Forbes Cloud 100 list and a Great Place to Work accredited company. And we’re just getting started. We’re building diverse and inclusive teams around the world — because that’s how we create even better experiences for our merchants and our partners. And we need your help. Join us to build the digital economy of tomorrow.

Hybrid Working Model: All of our offices globally are onsite 3 times per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). We’ve worked towards enabling teams to work collaboratively in the same space, while also being able to partner with colleagues globally. During your days at the office, we offer amazing snacks, breakfast, and lunch options in all of our locations.

Job Description

Checkout.com is seeking a Senior Product Manager and leader to develop and execute a comprehensive roadmap for our authentication products. This role will drive strategic initiatives to ensure our authentication solutions are at the forefront of industry standards, directly impacting our business growth and market position.

The successful candidate will provide cross-functional leadership across product, engineering, and business teams to enable our merchants to seamlessly integrate secure and efficient authentication processes. They will establish a robust foundation and drive the development, optimization, and scaling of our authentication capabilities.

Daily tasks include understanding stakeholders’ pain points, driving prioritization for product development, and developing new capabilities for our customers. This role will ensure our products comply with and leverage the latest authentication standards and deliver high-quality, secure, and innovative solutions.

Key responsibilities:

Roadmap Development:

• Lead the creation and maintenance of the authentication roadmap for short, mid, and long-term objectives.

• Plan and document initiatives on a monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual basis to align with business goals.

Industry Standards Expertise:

• Stay intimately familiar with authentication standards, including EMVCo 3D Secure and other relevant protocols.

• Ensure our products comply with and leverage the latest industry standards to maintain a competitive edge.

Strategy Creation and Execution:

• Develop and execute a robust strategy for the authentication product line.

• Set clear, measurable goals and KPIs to track the success and impact of the strategy.

Thought Leadership:

• Act as a thought leader in the authentication domain, staying ahead of industry trends and innovations.

• Represent Checkout.com at industry events, conferences, and forums to enhance our market position.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Actively communicate with stakeholders, including customers, to gather insights and drive product growth.

• Provide regular updates on product progress, challenges, and opportunities.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Manage dependencies across other product teams to ensure seamless end-to-end capability.

• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to deliver high-quality products.

Product Discovery:

• Conduct thorough product discoveries to develop market needs and opportunities.

• Communicate findings effectively with the engineering team to ensure alignment and optimal outcomes.

Project Planning and Management:

• Develop detailed project plans and timelines to guide the execution of authentication initiatives including go to market.

• Monitor and report on project progress, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget.

Customer and Market Insights:

• Continuously gather and analyze customer feedback and market data to inform product decisions.

• Use insights to refine product features and enhance the user experience.

• Gain a deep understanding of Checkout.com’s customers and business

• Foster a team culture that upholds Checkout.com’s operating principles. 

Qualifications

About you:

• 5-7 years of product management experience.

• Experience building and working on Payment Authentication (3DS, PSD2) or ID&V products for Acquiring.

• Data-driven: Skilled at leveraging data and business insights to determine strategic priorities and drive the product roadmap and execution.

• Customer-first: Think from the customer's perspective and can balance future opportunities with immediate needs.

• End-to-end mindset: Think in a structured and diligent manner, understanding all key components necessary to drive the ongoing success of a product.

• Leadership: Excellent at collaborating with stakeholders in product, engineering, commercial, and business teams proactively, demonstrating high EQ and influencing skills.

• Effective communicator: Able to inspire others with a shared vision and simplify complex concepts for a wide range of audiences.

Additional Information

Apply without meeting all requirements statement 

If you don't meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role, please apply anyway. We're always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

We believe in equal opportunities

We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However you identify. And whichever payment method you use. 

Our clients come from all over the world — and so do we. Hiring hard-working people and giving them a community to thrive in is critical to our success.

When you join our team, we’ll empower you to unlock your potential so you can do your best work. We’d love to hear how you think you could make a difference here with us. 

We want to set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. We’ll be happy to support you.

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