Manager, Platform Growth

Maverick Payments • Calabasas, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the VP of Platform Growth, the Manager, Platform Growth is responsible for executing embedded payments and marketplace initiatives by driving implementation, cross-functional coordination, and scalable operational processes. This role acts as the central execution lead across Product, Marketing, Business Development, RevOps, and Operations - ensuring platform capabilities are successfully launched, partners are onboarded efficiently, and initiatives translate into measurable adoption and revenue outcomes. The Manager, Platform Growth owns the end-to-end lifecycle of key platform initiatives from onboarding through go-live and early-stage optimization, while building the frameworks and processes required to scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in fintech, payments, SaaS, or platform-based environments
• Experience managing cross-functional projects or programs with multiple stakeholders
• Experience supporting implementations, integrations, or partner onboarding workflows
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving priorities
• Experience with embedded payments, ISV ecosystems, Vsaas, or marketplace/franchise models
• Familiarity with CRM and GTM systems (e.g., HubSpot) and working with RevOps teams
• Exposure to partner integrations, API-based products, or platform onboarding processes
• Experience in payments or fintech environments, including complex or high-risk verticals
• Strong program and project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to align stakeholders and drive execution without direct authority
• Ability to break down complex initiatives into clear, actionable plans with defined outcomes
• Strong operational mindset with a focus on execution, efficiency, and scalability
• Effective communicator with the ability to provide clear updates, manage expectations, and drive accountability
• Proven ability to identify issues, assess impact, and drive resolution across teams
• Comfortable working at both a detailed execution level and understanding broader business context
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Proactive, self-starter with a bias for action and continuous improvement
• Strong interest in embedded payments, platform ecosystems, and evolving fintech models

Responsibilities

• Owns the end-to-end implementation lifecycle for embedded payments and marketplace initiatives, from partner onboarding through integration and go-live
• Acts as the central point of coordination across Product, Marketing, Business Development, RevOps, and Operations to ensure successful execution of platform initiatives
• Manages project plans, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Drives alignment across stakeholders, ensuring clarity on scope, responsibilities, and execution milestones
• Identifies risks, bottlenecks, and operational gaps, and proactively drives resolution to maintain momentum
• Supports execution of partner onboarding and activation, ensuring efficient time-to-live and early success
• Partners with RevOps to ensure platform initiatives are tracked, measurable, and integrated into CRM and GTM systems
• Builds and improves workflows for onboarding, implementation, and activation to increase efficiency and scalability
• Monitors post-launch performance including partner activation, adoption, and early GMV contribution
• Identifies drop-off points and collaborates with internal stakeholders to improve adoption and reduce friction
• Contributes to development of playbooks, launch frameworks, and documentation to support repeatable execution
• Maintains accurate documentation of initiatives, timelines, stakeholder communications, and execution status within internal systems
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and partner-facing engagements to support platform initiatives and strengthen ecosystem relationships
• Support onsite partner meetings, implementation sessions, and launch readiness reviews as needed
• Partner with Marketing and Product to contribute insights for platform-related content, playbooks, and thought leadership tied to embedded payments and marketplace growth
• Stay current on industry trends across embedded payments, ISVs, Vsaas and platform ecosystems to inform execution and continuous improvement
• Support ad-hoc strategic initiatives, reporting, and cross-functional projects as directed by leadership
• Willing and able to travel for partner engagements, internal planning sessions, and industry events (estimated travel: 20–40%)

Benefits

• Competitive Salary, Bonuses and Incentives.
• Comprehensive employer sponsored health, vision, and dental insurance programs.
• Paid time off, Paid Sick and Paid Holidays.
• 401K plan with up to a 3% matching contribution.
• Commitment to Career Development and Advancement.
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Vibrant Office Culture, Team Building, Birthdays, Work Anniversaries, Snacks, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior