Shift5

Product Manager - Payments (German Speaking)

Europe

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Payments, Commerce TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline, with at least 8 years of progressive experience in the German financial services and/or financial technology industry. A strong understanding of girocard acceptance solutions, including Point of Interaction, Authorization, Issuing, Acquiring, and Clearing, is required. Experience with nexo messaging protocols (Acquirer and TMS), TA 7.2, DC POS 3.0, and ZVT-H is necessary, along with knowledge of various payment mechanisms like credit card, debit card, and e-commerce. Proficiency in project management solutions such as MS Project, Jira, or Confluence, and the Microsoft Office Suite is essential. Excellent communication, analytical, and product management skills are needed, as is the ability to work independently and learn new technologies quickly. Native-level or professional proficiency in German is a must.

Responsibilities

The Product Manager will act as a liaison between business, technology, and support teams, conducting end-to-end analysis and design of business systems, including needs assessment, requirements gathering, prioritization, planning, and functional specifications. Responsibilities include collaborating with Product Management, Payment Development, and Test Engineering teams as the Product Owner for girocard scheme acceptance and processing, and writing specification and technical requirements documents. The role involves communicating with technical contacts at payment processors and customers to resolve issues and ensure compliance with certification requirements and industry mandates, with a focus on the German market. The Product Manager will also serve as a technical SME on client-facing projects, support QA and UAT validation, provide training, work with end-users to document business processes, and act as an escalation point for technical support issues.

Skills

Product Management
Payments
Technical Aptitude
Business Systems Analysis
Requirements Gathering
Prioritization
Planning
Functional Specifications
girocard
Payment Processing
German Market

Shift5

Observability platform for operational technology

About Shift5

Shift5 offers an observability platform that focuses on cybersecurity and data analytics for operational technology (OT) in defense and transportation sectors. The platform collects and analyzes data from onboard systems, such as buses and weapon systems, and is protocol-agnostic, allowing it to adapt to various data communication protocols. By providing real-time insights, Shift5 helps clients improve safety, maintenance scheduling, and threat detection. The company's goal is to enable better decision-making to enhance the reliability and performance of their fleets.

Kansas City, MissouriHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$104.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance

Risks

Emerging OT cybersecurity startups could threaten Shift5's market share.
Rapid evolution of cyber threats may outpace Shift5's technological capabilities.
Economic downturns could lead to reduced budgets for cybersecurity solutions.

Differentiation

Shift5 offers a protocol-agnostic platform adaptable to any data communication protocol.
The company provides real-time, data-driven insights for defense and transportation sectors.
Shift5's platform enhances safety, availability, and resilience of operational technology assets.

Upsides

Growing demand for cybersecurity in transportation due to rising cyber threats.
Increased interest in predictive maintenance technologies to reduce costs and improve reliability.
U.S. Department of Defense's focus on cybersecurity presents opportunities for Shift5.

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