Lead Product Manager, Marqeta

• This role demands a proven ability to take ownership of complex, cross-functional programs that span multiple product lines and strategic bets
• We are looking for a builder who thrives in ambiguous environments, can connect the dots across multiple opportunities, and is relentless in driving measurable business impact
• 8+ years of product management experience in fintech, embedded finance, payments, or lending
• Proven experience building and scaling financial products from 0 to 1 and beyond, ideally across different product verticals
• Strong ability to set product vision and strategy while driving hands-on execution
• Deep technical acumen with experience leading API-driven product development in partnership with engineering teams
• Expertise in at least one core domain (card issuance, payment processing, lending, BaaS) and strong working knowledge across others
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills—adept at influencing without direct authority across all organizational levels
• Experience navigating regulatory, compliance, and risk frameworks in fintech environments
• A natural problem solver who thrives in high-ambiguity, high-accountability settings and balances strategic thinking with rapid execution
• Track record of mentoring PMs and elevating team performance

Desirable

• As a Lead Product Manager on the Emerging Products team, you will set the vision and drive the execution for multiple high-impact initiatives across card issuance, payments, and lending in the embedded finance space
• While this is an individual contributor role, you will be expected to operate as a thought leader, mentor peers, and influence senior stakeholders across the company
• You will lead the discovery, design, launch, and scaling of new financial products from concept to market dominance, while shaping the long-term roadmap for our emerging portfolio
• Set Multi-Product Vision – Define and own the strategy for multiple emerging product lines, ensuring alignment with company OKRs and long-term market positioning
• Lead Complex Initiatives – Drive end-to-end execution for high-impact, multi-stakeholder programs, balancing short-term delivery with long-term innovation
• Market & Competitive Leadership – Identify and validate opportunities by synthesizing market intelligence, competitive research, and customer insights into actionable product strategies
• Drive Partner & Ecosystem Innovation – Develop deep relationships with fintech partners, networks, and banks to co-create differentiated solutions and accelerate market adoption
• Influence at Scale – Serve as the voice of the product across executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners, shaping priorities beyond your direct scope
• Mentor & Elevate Peers – Provide guidance to other PMs, offering frameworks, feedback, and best practices to elevate the overall product craft of the team
• Your Manager: Senior Director, Product Management

• Application submission
• Recruiter phone call
• Hiring manager video call
• Virtual “Onsite” consisting of 4-5, 45 min calls
• Offer!