Job Title: Payments Product OwnerJob Description The Payments Product Owner plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the strategy for payment processes and services across our Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) platforms. This role is responsible for driving seamless, secure, and efficient payment experiences that align with business goals and customer expectations. Responsibilities + Define and maintain the vision, strategy, and roadmap for payment products, ensuring alignment with broader company objectives and customer needs. + Partner with IT, D2C, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Marketing, and Customer Support to gather input, align priorities, and deliver integrated solutions. + Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR) to inform strategy and identify innovation opportunities. + Track key payment KPIs, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhancements to reduce costs, improve reliability, and elevate the user experience. + Collaborate with Accounts Receivable and Consumer Services to troubleshoot and maintain system integrity. + Ensure all payment solutions meet security and compliance standards and work closely with internal teams to proactively manage risks. + Translate business needs into clear, actionable user stories and functional requirements. + Prioritize and maintain a well-groomed product backlog to support agile development. Essential Skills + 3+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on payments or financial technology. + Deep understanding of payment processing, including various payment methods such as credit cards, debit cards, ACH, mobile wallets, payment gateways, and fraud prevention techniques. + Strong understanding of online payment gateways, billing systems, and eCommerce platforms. + Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to identify trends and improve collection efficiency. + Experience implementing different payment methods in an eCommerce environment including credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex), PayPal, Apple Pay, Acima, and Affirm. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Business, Finance) preferred. + Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. + Familiarity with product management tools like Jira and Confluence. + Experience working with QuickLizard. Work Environment The work environment embraces cross-functional collaboration with various teams including IT, Finance, and Marketing. It operates on agile methodologies requiring regular interaction with product management tools. The role involves staying updated with industry trends and regulatory standards, ensuring a dynamic and responsive work setting. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $42.04/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Benton Harbor,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.