ACI Worldwide · 2 hours ago
Head of Strategy and Executive Operations, ACI Speedpay
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
15+ years expACI Worldwide is a leading bill payment platform serving a diverse range of industries. The SVP, Strategy & Executive Operations will define and evolve the multi-year strategy for ACI Speedpay, focusing on growth, partnerships, and innovation to ensure the platform remains competitive and delivers value to clients.
BillingFinancial ServicesInsurTechMobile PaymentsPaymentsSoftware
Responsibilities
Define and evolve ACI Speedpay’s multi-year strategy in alignment with market trends, customer needs, and corporate objectives
Lead strategic planning cycles, including market analysis, competitive intelligence, and growth scenario modeling
Identify and evaluate biller-specific M&A opportunities that enhance Speedpay’s capabilities, vertical depth, or geographic reach
Partner with HR, Finance, Product, and Sales to align strategic priorities with execution roadmaps
Own and expand Speedpay’s partnership strategy across three pillars:
Drive reach through channel alliances, resellers, and embedded finance models
Integrate complementary technologies to enhance Speedpay’s value proposition
Deepen relationships with processors, networks, and alternative payment providers to expand payment options and economics
Negotiate and structure strategic deals, ensuring mutual value and long-term alignment
Lead cross-functional innovation initiatives to anticipate and respond to market shifts (e.g., real-time payments, AI-driven billing, embedded finance)
Partner with Product and Marketing to define 'what’s next' for Speedpay—new capabilities, vertical expansions, and disruptive models
Represent Speedpay in industry forums, partner summits, and innovation councils
Own Speedpay’s pricing strategy across biller segments, product lines, and partnership models
Develop frameworks for value-based pricing, margin optimization, and competitive benchmarking
Collaborate with Finance, Sales, and Product to ensure pricing aligns with customer value, market dynamics, and business goals
Monitor pricing performance and recommend adjustments to drive growth and profitability
Serve as a strategic thought partner and operational right hand to the GM of ACI Speedpay
Drive executive alignment, prepare board-level materials, and ensure strategic initiatives are executed with precision
Lead internal communications, rhythm-of-business planning, and cross-functional coordination across the Speedpay leadership team
Act as a force multiplier—translating vision into action, and ensuring clarity, accountability, and momentum
Qualification
Required
15+ years in strategy, partnerships, or general management roles within payments, fintech, or enterprise SaaS
Proven experience leading strategic planning, partnerships, and innovation initiatives at scale
Strong understanding of biller ecosystems, payment flows, and pricing models
Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills
Preferred
Experience with M&A strategy and integration preferred
MBA or equivalent experience in business, strategy, or finance
Benefits
Opportunities for growth
Career development
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Company
ACI Worldwide
ACI Worldwide is a software company that delivers payments software solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Thomas Warsop
President and CEO
Abe Kuruvilla
Chief Technology Officer
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