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Senior Director of Product, Payments

Chicago, IL, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $200,000.00 - $225,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
bonus
equity
remote work flexibility

Job Description

PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) is a premier leader in restaurant technology with over 40 years of industry experience, serving more than 100,000 restaurants across more than 110 countries globally. Known for its innovative and integrated solutions, PAR aids restaurants and retailers in creating seamless, unified customer experiences through a combination of point-of-sale systems, digital ordering, loyalty programs, back-office software, and advanced hardware, including drive-thru technologies. Their commitment to excellence and innovation has made them a trusted partner for businesses looking to enhance operational capabilities and deepen engagement with their customers.

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Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years in product management and operations
  • 5+ years in payment technologies
  • Proven success in B2B payment product launches
  • Experience in restaurant, convenience store, or retail tech preferred
  • Demonstrated cross-selling strategies
  • History of managing cross-functional teams
  • Strong knowledge of card processing, ACH, wire, wallets, emerging payments
  • Experience with transaction fee optimization and merchant negotiations
  • Skilled in scaling operations for high-volume systems
  • Expert knowledge of PCI DSS, AML, KYC, and payment compliance
  • Understanding of restaurant and convenience store operations
  • Experience integrating payments with POS, inventory, and loyalty platforms
  • High technical aptitude
  • Strategic thinker regarding product packaging
  • Analytical and data-driven decision making
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Expertise in risk management and fraud prevention
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments
  • Customer-first approach
  • Willingness to work remotely with occasional onsite visits

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or related field preferred
  • 10+ years in product management and operations
  • 5+ years focused in payment technologies
  • Proven track record of launching successful B2B payment products
  • Experience in the restaurant, convenience store, or retail technology sectors preferred
  • Demonstrated success in cross-selling strategies
  • History of managing cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments
  • Deep understanding of card processing, ACH, wire, wallets, and emerging payment methods
  • Experience in transaction fee optimization and merchant negotiations
  • Expertise in scaling operations for high-volume systems
  • Expert knowledge of PCI DSS, AML, KYC, and payment compliance
  • Familiarity with restaurant and convenience store business operations
  • Experience integrating payments with POS, inventory, and loyalty platforms
  • High technical aptitude and ability to collaborate with engineering teams
  • Strategic thinker with packaging and bundling experience
  • Analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Expertise in risk management and fraud prevention
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and bring structure to scaling teams
  • Customer-first mindset with passion for innovation in retail technologies

Job Duties

  • Define and execute the strategic vision and roadmap for the payment platform
  • Deliver innovative solutions tailored to food service and retail operations
  • Align product development with market opportunities and customer value
  • Translate business needs into technical requirements
  • Identify and execute cross-sell opportunities across PAR’s ecosystem
  • Oversee daily platform operations ensuring reliability and performance
  • Drive operational KPIs and continuous improvement
  • Manage risk, compliance, and fraud prevention for food and retail environments
  • Build strong partnerships with processors, banks, and regulators
  • Optimize costs and develop bundled solution strategies
  • Build and lead high-performing product and operations teams
  • Cultivate a culture of innovation and customer-centricity
  • Align cross-functional teams across sales, engineering, marketing, and legal
  • Represent PAR at industry events and with executive stakeholders
  • Develop team objectives, incentive plans, and growth opportunities

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Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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