Director of Product, Payments

For over four decades, PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) has been a leader in restaurant technology, empowering brands worldwide to create lasting connections with their guests. Our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence provide comprehensive software and hardware that enable seamless experiences and drive growth for over 100,000 restaurants in more than 110 countries. Embracing our “Better Together” ethos, we offer Unified Customer Experience solutions, combining point-of-sale, digital ordering, loyalty and back-office software solutions as well as industry-leading hardware and drive-thru offerings.

Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced Director of Product, Payments to lead our B2B payment platform business serving the restaurant and convenience store industries. You will be responsible for defining the product vision and ensuring operational excellence across our payment ecosystem. This role requires a blend of product strategy, technical understanding of payment technologies, and operational leadership to drive innovation and cross-sell value through PAR’s broader platform.

Position Location:

Remote USA

The team will exercise judgment in determining when in-person presence adds value. Occasional in-person meetings, leadership sessions, and team events will take place in the global company locations.

Reports To:

SVP, Product

What We’re Looking For:

Requirements:

• 7-10 years in product management and operations, with minimum 3-5 years in payment technologies
• Experience in the restaurant, convenience store, or retail tech space highly preferred
• Experience integrating payments with POS, inventory, and loyalty platforms will make you stand out
• Track record of launching successful B2B payment products
• Strong understanding of card processing, ACH, wire, wallets, and emerging payments
• Success in cross-selling strategies
• History of managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in transaction fee optimization and merchant negotiations
• Strong background in scaling ops for high-volume systems

Additional skills:

• Familiarity with restaurant and c-store business operations can make you stand out
• Strong knowledge of PCI DSS, AML, KYC, and payment compliance
• High technical aptitude and ability to work with engineering
• Strategic thinker around bundling and solution packaging
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Expertise in risk management and fraud prevention
• Leadership and mentoring abilities
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and bring structure to scaling teams
• Customer-first mindset with a passion for innovation

Unleash your potential: What you will be doing and owning:

• Product Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Team Leadership

Interview Process:

• Interview #1: Video Screen with Talent Acquisition Team
• Interview #2: Video interview with the Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)
• Interview #3: Video interview with the Team (via MS Teams)
• Interview #4: Video panel presentation interview with the Team

PAR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, or for your role at PAR, please contact accommodations@partech.com. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the US Department of Labor’s website.

Compensation

$175K – $200K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus

The base salary range for this position is commensurate with work location, experience, skills, certifications, education, and prior accomplishments. The position may be eligible for additional compensation, including a bonus, commission and/or equity, as applicable.