Manager, Commercialization - REMOTE

Join the People Helping People Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service. The Opportunity The Manager, Commercialization will be responsible for managing a team of Commercialization Managers that will deliver VIP Client Product Enablement and go to market programs. This role will be responsible for ensuring consistent best practices are implemented and leveraged across all projects and that commercialization plans are developed to ensure the ability to sell, implement and support. Responsible for ensuring the team supports and delivers go to market related activities, including management of Velera & vendor roadmaps, executing the beta process and ensuring client and organizational success as solutions are launched. Day in the Life Refine commercialization standard practices and ensure consistent best practices are adhered to across all projects and engage in ongoing process improvement practices. Define and incorporate metrics to best express quality and readiness as well as the value of the process. Be a steward of cross-functional engagement, driving transparency, commitment and collaboration with teams such as Sales, Project Delivery, Marketing, Legal, Finance and more. Ensure commercialization activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization. Develop and implement short-term and long-term team goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of go to market and commercialization programs. Execute a robust Pilot Process, including referenceable clients. Provide direction and leadership to staff; guide, coach, mentor and develop staff ensuring compliance with processes and procedures Handle interviewing, hiring, promotions, transfers, performance appraisals, compensation, counseling and termination of staff Develop and maintain staff by applying the necessary training and leadership that will allow internal growth and advancement Direct staff, to ensure that all duties are performed according to department performance standards Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Project Management Certification or related training/certification preferred. Seven (7) years experience in Product Management, Project Management and/or related field. Three (3) years of direct leadership experience Experience in financial services, card payments, banking, and related products and processes highly preferred. About Velera At Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera. Pay Equity $105,600.00 - $134,600.00Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Great Work/Life Benefits! Competitive wages Medical with telemedicine Dental and Vision Basic and Optional Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Maternity, Parental, Family Care Community Volunteer Time Off 12 Paid Holidays Company Paid Disability Insurance 401k (with employer match) Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Supplemental Insurance Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition Reimbursement Wellness program Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information. Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here. 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