Senior Product Manager – Partnership Lead

KeyBank

. Own all aspects of the product experience and drive the strategic direction for a best-in-class Commercial Bank product set .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $96,000 - $181,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in the Merchant Acquiring Payments Industry, with a strong focus on product management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in payment technology, including gateways and APIs, with the ability to deliver impactful training and presentations.

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Merchant Acquiring Payments ExperienceProduct ManagementPayment Technology IntegrationStrategic PlanningStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Payments TechnologyMerchant AcquiringAPIsPayment Processor IntegrationProject ManagementData Query and ReportingQuantitative SkillsForecastingProblem-SolvingSales Demonstrations

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaborative Relationship BuildingAnalytical SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeFiservElavonTSYS

Industry Keywords

Commercial Bank ProductsBusiness DevelopmentSolution CommercializationTrainingThird-Party Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own all aspects of the product experience and drive the strategic direction for a best-in-class Commercial Bank product set
Influence internal and external stakeholders and provide business development support
Lead strategic projects and own the P&L
Deliver product training to deepen KeyBank sales teams’ product knowledge
Work with KeyBank partners, third-party contacts, Fiserv, Elavon, and internal teams to drive new merchant acquiring revenue
Interact with external customers as needed to support solution demonstrations
Conduct regular sales demonstrations for sales teams and merchants
Provide field-team and management feedback on commercialization, marketing, and training efforts
Work with internal teams, merchants, and outside partners to ensure understanding of third-party solutions
Provide accurate reporting on product sales, commercialization, and marketing efforts
Travel to corporate offices or industry conferences as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior Product Manager level: minimum 7 years of payments experience in the Merchant Acquiring Payments Industry
Product Manager level: minimum 5 years of payments experience in the Merchant Acquiring Payments Industry
Deep understanding of merchant acquiring, including emerging technologies, gateways, and POS
Prior sales experience in payment software solutions preferred
Solid technical background in payments technology
Ability to advise sales teams and clients on payment technology and guide third-party platform integration
Understanding of APIs and software platform integration
Experience with payment processors including Fiserv, Elavon, and TSYS
Ability to identify business opportunities and develop and implement strategic plans
Ability to create and conduct executive-level presentations and present at industry venues
Strong analytical, forecasting, problem-solving, and quantitative skills
Ability to build collaborative relationships with finance, technology, operations, sales, marketing, legal, compliance, vendors, and other partners
Excellent written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills
Expertise in gateways and payment processor integration
Project management experience in solution commercialization, marketing, and training
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data query and reporting
Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary of $96,000.00–$181,000.00 annually
Eligibility for incentive compensation, which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives
Benefits for which this position is eligible
Flexible workspace options, including home office or Key facility
Mobile or home-based work environment