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Brandt Information Services · 20 hours ago

Product Manager, Payments and Financial Systems

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $130K/yr

3+ years exp

Brandt Information Services is the leading provider of SaaS technology and marketing services for state wildlife and parks agencies, paving the way to better communicate and serve the public. The Product Manager for Payments and Financial Systems will be accountable for the success of Brandt’s product offerings, focusing on defining and executing product strategy that aligns with customer needs and market demands.

Information TechnologySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define and maintain a product roadmap that balances strategic initiatives, customer commitments, and operational priorities. Ensure the roadmap aligns with company goals, market trends, and user needs, translating strategy into actionable plans

Conduct customer research and competitive analysis to identify market opportunities, evolving customer expectations, and industry dynamics. Leverage insights to shape product strategy and anticipate future needs

Engage internal stakeholders (Product Owners, Engineers, Customer Success, and Marketing) and external stakeholders (clients, partners) to gather feedback, identify enhancement opportunities, facilitate the implementation of contract requirements, and ensure alignment with business goals

Define product initiatives and business cases that respond to customer problems and strategic goals. Provide direction to Product Owners and Business Analysts for epic and feature development, supporting prioritization and investment decisions

Partner with Product Owners to ensure backlog items align with product strategy. Offer strategic guidance during refinement, ensuring clarity and delivery of customer and business value

Act as the primary liaison for third-party vendors supporting contractual product needs. Manage vendor relationships, define scope of work, track performance, and ensure compliance with legal, finance, and procurement standards

Identify partnership opportunities that drive innovation, reduce cost, or enhance value delivery. Stay informed on emerging technologies and evolving vendor ecosystems

Own the vision, performance, and lifecycle of a defined product portfolio. Ensure product investments align with company strategy and deliver measurable value, balancing short-term wins with long-term growth. Oversee the portfolio-level balance of customer contract commitments, internally driven initiatives, and critical technical priorities—including technical debt, security, and compliance—to optimize business outcomes and ensure sustainable product health

Partner with business development teams to support RFP responses and strategic proposals. Participate in product demonstrations and articulate product value to prospects and partners

Serve as a product champion across the organization and with clients. Lead internal and external product demonstrations, training sessions, and workshops to build product understanding and adoption

Facilitate regular planning and prioritization sessions with customers to understand evolving needs, manage expectations, and ensure roadmap relevance. Balance customer priorities with internal initiatives, technical needs, and strategic objectives, integrating these inputs into a comprehensive, actionable product plan

May have people management direct report responsibilities which would include, providing day-to-day management, coaching, and performance feedback. This would include performance evaluations and holding regular 1:1s with direct reports

Qualification

Payments software proficiencyFinancial systems managementProduct management experienceAGILESCRUM experiencePCI compliance knowledgeSOX compliance knowledgeTechnical fluencyCustomer advocacyTeam buildingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder

W-2 Full Time Salaried Position

100% Remote - Must reside in the US full time

A strategic mindset with the ability to balance short-term delivery with long-term vision and innovation

Demonstrated proficiency with payment and transaction software

Experience building and maintaining financial systems (general ledger or sub-ledger) vs. just experience working with payment processors and payment gateways

Prior software development experience within financial systems to influence, review, and challenge technical designs

Experience building and maintaining financial systems subject to PCI and SOX compliance regulations

Experience working in Product Management role within AGILE or SCRUM framework

Proven resilience and adaptability when managing shifting priorities, feedback, or agency demands

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build networks, foster alignment, and influence across teams

Passion for customer value and public service, consistently advocating for end-user and client outcomes

Technical fluency and business acumen support cross-functional problem solving and backlog management

Proven ability to define and execute product strategies that align with customer needs and business goals

Expertise in managing product roadmaps, prioritizing backlogs, and making data-informed decisions

Comfort working directly with customers to gather insights, validate solutions, and build trusted relationships

3–4 years of direct product management experience

Extensive experience in the fintech space, specifically with payment transaction software

Demonstrated ability to manage a feature set or product area independently with minimal oversight

Proficient in writing epics and user stories, prioritizing backlogs, and working closely with engineering and design teams

Experience working with multiple stakeholders to gather input, define scope, and make tradeoff decisions

Comfortable using product analytics and customer insights to influence roadmap decisions

Solid understanding of product-market fit, customer journeys, and release planning

Benefits

Health insurance through United Health Care including one plan offering fully covered for the employee (family members can be added at a discounted rate)

Vision insurance fully covered for the employee (family members can be added at a discounted rate)

Dental insurance available for purchase

Flexible/Open paid time off (PTO) policy (available after 30 days of continuous service)

Nine (9) paid holidays

401k plan with matching company contributions

Annual year-end performance bonuses

Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave

Life insurance fully covered by the company

Long term disability insurance fully covered by the company

Free Udemy account for ongoing professional development and learning