Senior Manager, Debit Acquiring

American Express

. Support definition of the Debit merchant acquirer product value proposition and customer experience .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $123,000 - $215,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Product Management for Debit Merchant Acquiring, focusing on strategic alignment, execution of product roadmaps, and cross-functional collaboration. Capable of managing complex delivery programs while ensuring operational readiness and stakeholder engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product Management ExperienceDebit Transaction AcquiringCross-Functional Delivery ManagementProject Management SkillsCommunication and Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Product Backlog ManagementRoadmap DevelopmentChange Management StrategySolution DesignRisk IdentificationGovernance FrameworksOperational ReadinessDependency AssessmentTesting and DeploymentTransaction Processing

Soft Skills

Collaboration SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeAdvanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Debit Merchant AcquiringPayments EcosystemNetwork OperationsStakeholder EngagementCustomer Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support definition of the Debit merchant acquirer product value proposition and customer experience
Shape long-term platform capabilities
Develop and manage execution of the Debit merchant acquiring product backlog and prioritization
Manage roadmaps, dependency assessment, sequencing, change-management strategy execution, and operational readiness
Ensure deliverables are met across business, technology, and operational workstreams
Work with strategic partners to align, develop, and prioritize the Debit merchant acquiring backlog and roadmap
Support interactions with network and merchant acquiring/payments acquiring ecosystem partners
Drive solution design, testing, and deployment readiness
Monitor progress against delivery plans and identify risks and dependencies
Help develop mitigation plans
Embed processes, controls, and governance frameworks for scalable, sustainable delivery
Contribute to a collaborative team culture and mentor junior team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of Product Management experience in card-based payments including acquiring capabilities, network operations and/or transaction processing
Strong preference for U.S. Debit transaction acquiring experience
Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional delivery programs with multiple stakeholders
Strong organizational and project management skills, with ability to manage competing priorities and meet ambitious deadlines
Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and problem-solve effectively
Strong collaboration skills across technical and business units
Demonstrated ability to identify strategic opportunities, prioritize, and deliver high-quality outcomes aligned to enterprise goals
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
Advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities