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Pitney Bowes

Director, Payments Operations

Shelton, CT

$170K - $180K/yr

Focus on outcomes that drive impact and growth You Are A Director, Payments Operations who leads the modernization, scaling, and daily performance of Pitney Bowes' end‑to‑end payments ecosystem.

pitneybowes

OR · On-site

$170K - $180K/yr

Focus on outcomes that drive impact and growth You Are A Director, Payments Operations who leads the modernization, scaling, and daily performance of Pitney Bowes' endtoend payments ecosystem. You ...

Fireblocks

Operations Director, Payments

New York, NY · On-site

Fireblocks is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead a strategic initiative related to our regulated payments infrastructure. This role will be responsible for building and managing ...

Pitney Bowes

Director, Payments Operations

Shelton, CT · On-site

$170K - $180K/yr

Focus on outcomes that drive impact and growth You Are A Director, Payments Operations who leads the modernization, scaling, and daily performance of Pitney Bowes' end-to-end payments ecosystem. You ...

Pitney Bowes

Director, Payments Operations

NY · Remote

$170K - $180K/yr

Focus on outcomes that drive impact and growth You Are A Director, Payments Operations who leads the modernization, scaling, and daily performance of Pitney Bowes' end‑to‑end payments ecosystem.

pitneybowes

Director, Payments Operations

Shelton, CT · On-site

$170K - $180K/yr

Focus on outcomes that drive impact and growth You Are A Director, Payments Operations who leads the modernization, scaling, and daily performance of Pitney Bowes' endtoend payments ecosystem. You ...

Pitney Bowes

Director, Payments Operations

NJ · Remote

$170K - $180K/yr

Focus on outcomes that drive impact and growth You Are A Director, Payments Operations who leads the modernization, scaling, and daily performance of Pitney Bowes' end‑to‑end payments ecosystem.

Fireblocks

Operations Director, Payments

New York, NY · On-site

Fireblocks is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead a strategic initiative related to our regulated payments infrastructure. This role will be responsible for building and managing ...

Boulevard

Director, Payments & Risk Operations

Our integrated payments platform processes billions of dollars annually, is scaling rapidly, and underpins the trust our customers place in us every day. Boulevard Payments is an industry-leading ...

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How much do director payments jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for director payments in the United States is $40.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $66.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director of Payments, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Payments, you need extensive knowledge of payment systems, financial regulations, and risk management, typically supported by a degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with payment processing platforms, regulatory compliance tools, and industry certifications like Certified Payments Professional (CPP) is highly valued. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills help drive cross-functional collaboration and manage teams effectively. These skills ensure secure, efficient payment operations and compliance in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

What does a Director of Payments do?

A Director of Payments is responsible for overseeing and managing an organization's payment systems and strategies. They ensure that payment processes, both incoming and outgoing, are secure, efficient, and comply with regulatory requirements. This role often involves working closely with finance, IT, and compliance teams to implement new technologies and improve existing payment workflows. Directors of Payments also analyze payment trends, manage vendor relationships, and may be involved in negotiating contracts with payment service providers.

What is the difference between Director Payments vs Payments Manager?

AspectDirector PaymentsPayments Manager
CredentialsBachelor's degree, often with advanced certifications in finance or paymentsBachelor's degree, relevant certifications in payments or finance
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership in finance/payments departments, overseeing teams and policiesOperational management of payment processes, team supervision, and process optimization
Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, financial institutions, and payment service providersCommon in mid to large-sized companies managing payment operations

While both roles focus on payments, the Director Payments typically handles strategic planning and leadership, whereas the Payments Manager focuses on day-to-day operations and process management within the payments department.

How does the Director of Payments typically interact with cross-functional teams to drive payment strategy and innovation?

As a Director of Payments, you will regularly collaborate with product managers, engineers, compliance specialists, and finance teams to develop and implement payment solutions. This role often involves leading cross-departmental initiatives, aligning payment strategies with overall business goals, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Effective communication and project management skills are vital, as you'll need to translate complex payment requirements into actionable plans and foster innovation across teams. Building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners is key to driving successful payment initiatives.
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Director, Payments Monetization

Director, Payments Monetization

FreedomPay

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

The FreedomPay Commerce Platform is the technology of choice for many of the largest companies across the globe in retail, hospitality, lodging, gaming, sports and entertainment, foodservice, education, healthcare and financial services.  FreedomPay’s technology has been purposely built to deliver rock solid performance in the highly complex environment of global commerce. The company maintains a world-class security environment and was first to earn the coveted validation by the PCI Security Standards Council against Point-to-Point Encryption with EMV standard in North America. FreedomPay’s robust solutions across payments, security, identity and data analytics are available in-store, online and on-mobile and are supported by rapid API adoption. The award winning FreedomPay Commerce Platform operates on a single, unified technology stack across multiple continents allowing enterprises to deliver a consistent, repeatable experience on a global scale.  FreedomPay is a fast paced, high growth company with a great culture with competitive benefits and compensation with a business casual atmosphere.

The Director, Payments Monetization is responsible for the day-to-day management, execution, and growth of FreedomPay's payment processing advisory program. This role serves as a key subject matter expert in merchant services and payment processing, supporting FreedomPay's sales organization with consultative expertise while ensuring operational excellence across all facets of the payment processing advisory program. The Director will execute against the program's strategic roadmap, manage partner and merchant relationships, and drive measurable results, reporting progress and insights to the VP, Strategic Sales on a regular cadence.

Program Execution and Operations
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality advisory services to merchants
  • Execute against the strategic plan, translating goals into actionable workstreams, timelines, and measurable outcomes
  • Oversee the end-to-end merchant engagement process, from statement collection and analysis through partner recommendation and handoff
  • Maintain and enforce the criteria and standards for payment processing partners participating in the program
  • Build and refine scalable processes, playbooks, and tools to support program efficiency and growth
Sales Support and Subject Matter Expertise
  • Act as a subject matter expert on merchant services, payment processing economics, and the acquiring landscape in support of FreedomPay's sales team
  • Partner with sales representatives on merchant-facing engagements, delivering expert-level presentations and consultative guidance on processing analysis results
  • Support the development of sales collateral, talking points, and training materials that enable the broader sales team to position the payment processing advisory effectively
Revenue and Partner Management
  • Drive revenue by managing the pipeline of merchant opportunities and ensuring timely progression through the advisory and referral process
  • Manage day-to-day relationships with acquiring partners, ensuring adherence to program standards and identifying opportunities for deeper collaboration
  • Track, analyze, and report on program KPIs, including merchant pipeline, conversion rates, revenue contribution, and partner performance, delivering regular updates to the VP, Strategic Sales
Team and Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Directly manage the payment processing advisory program analyst, providing coaching, oversight, and support for statement analysis and merchant account management activities
  • Collaborate with Sales, Partnerships, Marketing, and Operations to align activities with broader company initiatives
  • Establish and maintain a feedback loop, capturing merchant and partner insights to inform product and process improvements across FreedomPay
Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in merchant services, payment processing, or acquiring, with strong knowledge of interchange, processing economics, and merchant advisory
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and execute programs with direct revenue impact
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to serve as a credible subject matter expert in merchant-facing and internal sales settings
  • Experience managing direct reports and cross-functional workstreams
  • Highly organized with a data-driven approach to tracking performance and driving accountability
  • Experience at or working closely with ISOs, acquirers, payment processors, or payment technology companies preferred
As the fastest growing commerce company in the industry, we offer the opportunity for tremendous upward mobility within the company as well as development and professional growth opportunities. FreedomPay's fulltime roles provide exceptional benefits including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, Life Insurance, Retirement Plans with company match, commission sharing plan, flexible hybrid working environment, and great parental and other leave programs. All positions must be able to successfully pass a background check as well as a credit check.
 
FreedomPay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.