Senior Director, Product Management

Why Verifone

For more than 40 years Verifone has established a remarkable record of leadership in the electronic payment technology industry. Verifone has one of the leading electronic payment solutions brands and is one of the largest providers of electronic payment systems worldwide.

Verifone has a diverse, dynamic and fast paced work environment in which employees are focused on results and have opportunities to excel. We take pride in the fact that we work with leading retailers, merchants, banks, and third party partners to invent and deliver innovative payments solution around the world. We strive for excellence in our products and services, and are obsessed with customer happiness. Across the globe, Verifone employees are leading the payments industry through experience, innovation, and an ambitious spirit. Whether it’s developing the next platform of secure payment systems or searching for new ways to bring electronic payments to new markets, the team at Verifone is dedicated to the success of our customers, partners and investors. It is this passion for innovation that drives each one of our employees for personal and professional success.

Verifone is proudly an in-office work culture as we see immense benefits to career development and business results from our colleagues being physically co-located. 

About The Role

We are seeking a visionary and results-oriented Senior Product Leader to lead Verifone's product strategy and execution across key business lines. This role will oversee the full product lifecycle, from ideation and market analysis to launch and ongoing optimization. The Senior Director will partner closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and operations to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs and drive business growth. 

This is a high-impact leadership role requiring deep product expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, global environment. The ideal candidate brings broad knowledge across the complete payments solution stack and a proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-scale initiatives across EMEA markets. 

Key Responsibilities 

Product Strategy & Leadership 

• Develop and execute product strategy aligned with Verifone's vision and business objectives. 
• Lead portfolio management across multiple product lines, ensuring market relevance and profitability. 
• Define product roadmaps and prioritize initiatives based on customer needs, market trends, and business goals. 
• Apply deep knowledge across the complete solution stack — including hardware/payment devices, payment applications, gateways, acquiring processing, and acquiring services — to inform strategic product direction. 

Market & Customer Focus 

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats across EMEA and global markets. 
• Champion the voice of the customer by integrating feedback into product development. 
• Drive innovation to deliver differentiated solutions in payments and commerce technology. 
• Understand complex enterprise client needs and drive product and solution adoption by developing tailored solution proposals — including contributions to large, complex RFP submissions across EMEA. 

Execution & Delivery 

• Oversee the product development lifecycle from concept through launch and post-release optimization. 
• Collaborate with Engineering and UX teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. 
• Ensure timely delivery of products that meet performance, compliance, and security standards. 
• Provide technical leadership in the delivery of complex, large-scale projects within the payments industry, maintaining accountability for scope, quality, and outcomes. 

Cross-functional Collaboration 

• Act as the bridge between client, sales, product, engineering, and customer success teams to deliver integrated, scalable, and comprehensive client-centric solutions. 
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to align product strategy with go-to-market execution. 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on product direction and investment decisions. 
• Support integration activities impacting product portfolios. 

Technology & Process Improvement 

• Leverage data and analytics to drive product decisions and measure success. 
• Implement best practices for product management processes, tools, and governance. 
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across product teams. 

Skills and Experience Needed

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. 
• 10+ years of progressive product management experience, including at least 7 years in a senior leadership role. 
• Proven success in managing complex product portfolios in technology or fintech industries. 
• Strong knowledge of payments, commerce platforms, and emerging technologies — with hands-on familiarity across the full solution stack including hardware/payment devices, payment apps, gateways, acquiring processing, and acquiring services. 
• Demonstrated experience developing tailored solution proposals and contributing to complex RFP submissions for enterprise clients across EMEA. 
• Proven ability to serve as the connective bridge between client-facing, technical, and commercial teams to deliver integrated, enterprise-scale solutions. 
• Technical leadership experience with a track record of delivering large, complex projects within the payments industry. 
• Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills. 
• Experience leading global teams and driving cross-functional collaboration. 
• Proficiency with product management tools, ERP systems, and analytics platforms. 

Our Commitment

Verifone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Verifone is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.