Product Development Manager

Apply now

Product Development Manager Vayapay B.V.

At XPP B.V. we're looking for a Product Development Manager Vayapay B.V. to join our team.

Full-time · XPP

About the job

Vayapay is seeking an entrepreneurial and detail oriented Product Development Manager to drive the massive scaling of our payments proposition. The ideal candidate will excel at balancing product ownership, team management, and technical oversight to ensure our platform continues to deliver exceptional value to clients and end users. This role demands a strong focus on fostering team success, driving product vision, and maintaining operational excellence in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

What will you do?

As the Product Development Manager for our urban mobility payment solutions, you will spearhead Vayapay’s product suite and expansion into new verticals and markets. As a key part of the product team, you will play a vital role in defining the culture and ways of working at Vayapay.

You will lead a specialized high-transaction domain requiring complex solutions. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise along with your understanding of the payments industry in building and managing high-transaction systems within cloud environments.

You will collaborate closely with both internal and external stakeholders to define product requirements, prioritize features, and ensure alignment with company goals and industry standards.

You will serve as the cornerstone of the team, ensuring that the team operates efficiently and continues to deliver value to clients. By fostering a collaborative environment, driving technical excellence, and maintaining a customer-focused perspective, you will enable the team to meet ambitious goals and adapt to evolving business needs.


Responsibilities:

  • Manage and mentor the development team, conducting regular 1:1s and performance reviews.

  • Continuously refine development and support processes to improve team efficiency and product quality.

  • Work closely with other teams in the larger organization to align the product with broader strategic goals.

  • Handle team-related administrative tasks, including hiring and onboarding.

  • Serve as the escalation point for incidents and ensure timely resolution of critical issues.

  • Maintain the product backlog, ensuring prioritisation aligns with business objectives and customer needs. 

  • Provide updates on progress, challenges, and opportunities to senior management and other stakeholders.


Required Skills and Attributes:

  • A facilitative and empathetic leadership style that supports team growth and collaboration.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.

  • Ability to balance technical, product, and business priorities effectively.

  • Experience driving the product roadmap, setting clear objectives, and prioritizing product enhancements using Agile methodologies and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).

  • A proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges efficiently.

  • Flexibility to thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities.

  • Meticulous in ensuring high-quality product and team performance outcomes.

  • Ability to maintain and communicate a clear product vision to inspire and guide the team.

  • Knowledge of e-commerce and payments trends, or a willingness to learn and adapt quickly.

  • A strong entrepreneurial mindset.

  • Ability to hit the ground running.

  • Good sense of humor.


Good to Have:

  •  PSPO I/II certificate.

  • Deep understanding of the payments industry.


What we offer

  • A vibrant workplace where you will be surrounded by ambitious and friendly professionals.

  • An environment where everyone can be themselves and where talents can be expressed.

  • An employer who prioritizes employee well-being.

  • 27 days of annual leave, based on a 40-hour week.

  • 8.33% holiday pay.

  • Free lunch, parking, and fresh fruit provided when in the office.

  • Internet allowance and travel allowance to support your connectivity and mobility needs.

  • The opportunity for hybrid working, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

  • Monthly after-work drinks and other team activities.

Apply for the job

Do you want to join our team as our new Product Owner Vayapay B.V.? Then we'd love to hear about you!