Senior Product Manager, Tokenization
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for digital wallet solutions continues to surge, with some reports suggesting a 25% increase in adoption over the past year, the role of Senior Product Manager for Tokenization at Marqeta stands out in the current remote job market. With the payment industry ecosystem evolving rapidly, skills in GTM, Excel, and a deep understanding of payment networks are in high demand. Marqeta, a pioneer in digital payments, offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of tokenization. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the rapidly changing landscape and the need for strong technical acumen, excellent communication skills, and a customer-centric mindset.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Product Manager for Tokenization at Marqeta is a critical position that oversees the development and strategy of the company's tokenization platform. This platform is the backbone of Marqeta's business, powering digital wallet provisioning and network token transactions. As a senior product manager, you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of the platform, managing relationships with key partners such as Visa, Mastercard, Apple, and Google, and ensuring compliance with network and wallet mandates.The role requires a deep understanding of the payment industry ecosystem, including card brand regulations, payment networks, tokenization standards, and digital wallet integrations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and international teams, to deliver impactful capabilities across provisioning, transaction processing, and token lifecycle management.
Marqeta's tokenization platform is a central pillar of the company's business, and as such, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's growth and success.
What You Will Do
- Own the product strategy and roadmap for Marqeta's tokenization platform
- Drive innovation that delivers industry-first capabilities and manages relationships with key partners
- Ensure compliance with network and wallet mandates, including launching new products and expanding into emerging use cases
- Deliver impactful capabilities across provisioning, transaction processing, and token lifecycle management
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and international teams to manage complex, multi-month initiatives
- Translate network and wallet requirements into clear engineering specifications
- Write high-quality PRDs with crisp acceptance criteria to maintain engineering velocity
- Deliver customer value iteratively, launching new capabilities end-to-end
- Identify and flag customer-impacting gaps in the platform, surfacing issues to leadership early with clear status updates and action plans
- Own the product narrative for tokenization across GTM, Product Support, Customer Success, and onboarding
- Collaborate with go-to-market partners to develop product collateral, presentations, and enablement tools
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in a product management role, designing and delivering payment solutions
- Deep expertise in the payment industry ecosystem, including card brand regulations, payment networks, tokenization standards, and digital wallet integrations
- Proven track record of end-to-end product delivery and execution, with experience independently owning a complex platform
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for precise articulations of customer problems
- Proficient in identifying key metrics, analyzing data, and balancing quantitative and qualitative information to make decisions
- Excellent technical acumen, curiosity, and familiarity with APIs, data analysis, and working alongside engineering teams
- A customer-centric mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Nice to Have
- Experience with GTM and Excel, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and make data-driven decisions
- Knowledge of payment industry trends, competitive landscape, and growth opportunities
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and international teams
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and experience working in a rapid iteration environment
Benefits and Perks
- The opportunity to work on a critical platform that is powering the future of digital payments
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals
- Flexible work arrangements, including the option to work remotely
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
How to Stand Out
- Tip: Emphasize your experience with payment industry ecosystems, including card brand regulations and digital wallet integrations, to stand out in your application.
- Familiarize yourself with Marqeta's products and services, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with the company's goals.
- Showcase your ability to analyze complex data sets and make data-driven decisions, using tools like Excel and GTM.
- Highlight your customer-centric mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on delivering customer value iteratively.
- Prepare to discuss your experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and international teams, and your ability to manage complex, multi-month initiatives.
- Be ready to provide specific examples of your experience with product development and launch, and your ability to drive innovation and growth in the payment industry.
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