Lead Product Manager - UPI & Digital Payments

Job Title: Lead Payment Manager

Experience: 14-15 Years

Location: Kalina, Mumbai

Role Summary:

We are looking for a visionary and seasoned Lead Payment Manager to own the strategic roadmap, scale, and compliance of our UPI payment ecosystem. This role will drive ecosystem-level partnerships with NPCI, the RBI, and tier-1 sponsor banks.

Key Responsibilities:

- Own the end-to-end strategy and roadmap for UPI products, including Core UPI, UPI Lite, Autopay, Credit Line on UPI, and international expansions.

- Collaborate closely with tech, risk, legal, and banking partners to drive timely feature delivery and cost optimization.

- Prepare comprehensive business requirement documentation, and risk mitigation frameworks.

- Track system health, fraud metrics, and post-launch adoption to drive continuous system upgrades and dispute-resolution mechanics.

- Benchmark with global fintech trends to deliver a first-of-its-kind, market-leading digital payment experience.

Key Requirements:

- 14-15 years of experience in BFSI or Fintech as a Product/Operations Leader, with prior experience in the UPI ecosystem.

- Strong understanding of IMPS, PSP models, TPAP frameworks, switch infrastructure, and clearing/settlement cycles.

- Proven experience in managing high-volume payment infrastructure and leading cross-functional engineering and product delivery teams.

- Detail-oriented with strong regulatory acumen, analytical skills, and commercial negotiation capabilities.