PpBe part of a movement to change the way Europe pays. In today’s digital world, payments often still feel outdated: random delays and confusing rules make it harder than it should be to pay and get paid. The European Payments Initiative (EPI) is here to change all that, forever. /p pWith Wero, our digital wallet, we make sending and receiving money simple, seamless and secure across France, Belgium and Germany, with more countries and omnichannel solutions coming soon. Supported by 14 major banks and the two largest European acquirers, EPI is building a new, proudly European payment system: easy, instant and transparent, all for the greater good. /p h3What's in it for you /h3 pAs Head of Product, you’ll lead our Central Services product group, driving the evolution of our Payment Platform and Backoffice systems, along with Compliance tooling for AML, Fraud, and GDPR. This is a strategic role at the heart of our fintech ecosystem, building modern, scalable backend services that power all payment use cases, including E/M commerce, P2P, and in-store transactions. You’ll shape the core architecture and integrations that enable secure, seamless payments across Europe. /p h3About the team /h3 pYou’ll be part of a Pan-European Product and Engineering team operating in an Agile environment. You’ll work closely, and fully remotely, with experts in Product Management, Product Design, Web Development, Mobile Development, Backend Development, QA, and DevOps from Germany, France, the Netherlands, and other European locations. /p pYou will lead a team of Product Managers and Technical Analysts, and report directly to the CPTO, overseeing the Central Services product group. /p h3Product Leadership, Strategy Vision /h3 ul libSet and communicate a clear product vision /b aligned with company objectives /li libOwn and manage the strategic roadmap /b for the Central Services product group, defining key milestones and priorities /li libPrioritize features /b based on ROI, user needs, and market trends, ensuring measurable business impact /li libLeverage data-driven insights /b from industry trends, competitor analysis, and user feedback to optimize product performance /li libGuide and support Product Managers /b in creating aligned roadmaps that fit the overall strategy /li libProvide continuous updates /b to the CPTO on the status of the product development cycle for the Central Services product group /li /ul h3Internal External Collaboration /h3 ul libCollaborate across teams /b, including Product Managers, Developers, Designers, and other stakeholders, to turn insights into actionable development tasks /li libBalance technical constraints and product goals /b, ensuring alignment between engineering and product visions /li libWork closely with cross-functional teams /b such as Legal, Risk, and Compliance to meet regulatory requirements /li libEngage with member banks /b to align on strategic roadmaps and future development opportunities /li libRepresent EPI externally /b, advocating for the Central Services product group in forums, committees, workshops, and stakeholder meetings /li /ul h3People Management /h3 ul libFoster growth and development /b of Product Managers within the Central Services product group /li libProvide mentoring and guidance /b, empowering teams to achieve high performance and meet goals /li libImplement performance frameworks and Agile practices /b to drive effective planning, prioritization, and execution across product teams /li /ul h3To succeed /h3 ul lib10+ years of experience in product management /b, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles such as Head or Director of Product /li liStrong track record in bfintech and the payments industry /b, including deep familiarity with financial regulations and compliance requirements (AML, fraud prevention, GDPR) /li liProven leadership in defining and communicating a compelling product vision aligned with company goals, fostering collaboration across multiple product managers and technical teams /li liExtensive experience building bmodern, scalable services /b that integrate seamlessly with internal and external systems, including payment processing platforms and regulatory compliance tools /li liExceptional communication and presentation skills for engaging with executives, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies /li liStrong command of bAgile methodologies /b, supporting iterative development cycles and enabling product managers to plan and execute effectively /li liFluency in English (CEFR level C1 or C2); proficiency in additional European languages such as French, German, or Dutch is a plus /li liComfortable and effective in bremote‑first, multicultural work environments /b /li /ul h3EEO Statement /h3 pEPI offers the same job opportunities to all, without distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age. EPI promotes the development of an inclusive work environment that mirrors the diversity of the clients our product is serving. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr