Upwork

Senior Director of Product Management, Payments and Risk

255k - 320k USD

Remote

Full Time

#Product

#Product Management

#Payments

#Risk Management

#Leadership

#Technical Expertise

Upwork is looking for a Senior Director of Product Management, Payments and Risk

Full Time Director Remote Product Product Management Payments Risk Management Leadership Technical Expertise English Remote work 401k Unlimited vacation Medical insurance Paid time off Stock options Maternity/paternity leave

255k - 320k USD per year

Ready to shape the future of global payments at the world’s work marketplace? At Upwork, we connect millions of businesses with talent across 180 countries and move more than $3.8 billion in work every year. Now we’re looking for a strategic leader to steer our Payments and Risk products and keep that engine running smoothly for customers everywhere.

Role at a glance

We’re hiring a Senior Director of Product Management, Payments and Risk on a full-time basis. This director-level role is fully remote and open to candidates anywhere.

Your impact

Define and own the product strategy and roadmap for Payments, balancing quick wins with long-term platform investments while keeping global market dynamics and regulatory needs front of mind.
Lead a team of product managers, set clear priorities, and collaborate with Accounting, Tax, Legal, Customer Success, and engineering partners to deliver intuitive customer experiences and measurable business results.
Establish KPIs, run competitive analysis, and drive data-informed decisions that improve platform performance and keep Upwork compliant with network and regulatory standards.

What you'll need

You bring 8–10+ years of product management experience, including at least five years focused on payments, risk management, or marketplace platforms, plus four or more years leading and developing high-performing teams. Deep knowledge of payment technologies, integrations, and regulatory landscapes is essential, along with the ability to balance technical detail with commercial insight. Strong interpersonal skills and a track record of influencing diverse stakeholders will help you succeed in our collaborative, remote-first environment. Fluency in English is required.

Perks and compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $255,250–$320,000 USD. In addition to competitive pay, we offer remote work, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, unlimited paid time off, comprehensive medical insurance for you and your family, stock options, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

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