About the role

Principal Product Manager leading card growth ecosystem and partnerships at Emburse. Driving innovation and strategic initiatives in payments and financial technology.

Responsibilities

Emburse is seeking a strategic and commercially driven Principal Product Manager to lead our Cards Growth ecosystem and expand key ecosystem relationships that power our card and payments business. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for driving strategic partnerships, influencing product and go-to-market direction, and accelerating growth across Emburse’s card portfolio.
As a senior leader, this individual will serve as the strategic owner for critical payment network, issuer, and fintech relationships while partnering cross-functionally across Product, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Executive Leadership. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in payments and card ecosystems with exceptional commercial acumen, operational leadership, and the ability to influence enterprise-wide strategy.
This role requires a proactive leader who can identify growth opportunities, drive strategic initiatives from concept through execution, and serve as a trusted advisor internally and externally.

10+ years of experience in payments, card programs, fintech, partnerships, business development, or related strategic leadership roles.
Deep understanding of card ecosystems, payment networks, issuing platforms, fintech partnerships, and payment operations.
Demonstrated success managing complex enterprise partnerships and negotiating high-impact commercial agreements.
Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive cross-functional strategic initiatives in high-growth environments.
Strong operational and analytical mindset with the ability to translate strategy into scalable execution.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship management skills.
Experience working with payment processors, issuing banks, networks, or embedded finance platforms strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or MBA preferred.

A Company with Momentum – We serve 12M+ users across 120 countries, helping businesses modernize their finance operations.
A Team That Innovates – Work alongside some of the brightest minds in finance, tech, and AI to solve real-world challenges.
A Culture That Empowers – Competitive pay, flexible work, and an inclusive, collaborative environment that supports your success.
A Career That Matters – Your work here drives efficiency, innovation, and smarter financial decision-making for businesses everywhere.