Senior Level Senior Payment Operations Specialist Jobs
Senior level senior payment operations specialist jobs put experienced professionals in charge of payment infrastructure, cross-functional initiatives, and the teams and processes that keep high-volume transactions running reliably. Openings are concentrated across Banking & Financial Services, Insurance, and Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Visa, Google, and Cotiviti hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Bruno, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA.
ABOUT THE JOB
As the Head of Payment Operations, you will lead a specialized, verticalized team of payment operations specialists to manage the end-to-end partner payments life-cycle for YouTube’s most valuable and complex product portfolios. You will act as the critical operational bridge turning bespoke, multi-million dollar contracts into highly accurate partner payouts across Connected TV, Music, Living Room, Music + Premium (M+P) Resellers, and Shopping. In this role, you will promote "Payment Operations 2.0", driving a multi-year strategy to transition manual, reactive operations into an AI-powered, highly scalable payments hub that protects margins, prevents errors, and preserves financial integrity. At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of experience in a technical project management or a customer-facing role.
8 years of experience in a strategy and operations, or consulting role.
3 years of experience in people management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated experience in digital media or streaming, with deep understanding of complex content licensing, royalty payouts, or revenue share structures.
Strong background in finance, analytics, and modeling, with ability to interpret complex commercial terms to support business development and partners.
Attention-to-detail and passion for operational excellence, implementing controls to preserve payment accuracy and prevent financial errors.
Technical aptitude in data analysis, including SQL capability, data modeling, or building automation to solve process gaps.
Strong change management capability, scaling crucial operations with AI.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, aligning Engineering, Product, Audit, and Business Development on complex tasks.
COMPENSATION
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $174000 - $253000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Responsibilities
Direct, support, and develop a verticalized team of payment operations specialists, advocate for their career growth and technical capabilities.
Oversee the accuracy and execution of YouTube's enterprise partner payment life-cycle, driving a target accuracy rate of >99.9% across Music, Connected TV, Living Room, M+P Resellers, and Shopping.
Partner with product and engineering teams to define long-term roadmaps, migrating billions in annual recurring revenue from manual off-system processes to automated, on-system calculations.
Co-ordinate cross-functionally with legal, audit, systems, and business development to identify, size, and resolve complex financial discrepancies and contract implementation gaps.
* Sponsor AI-driven initiatives to optimize contract ingestion, bulk rate updates, and proactive verification controls, and provide consultation around subscriptions revenue share logic and operationalization terms.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Bruno, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA.
ABOUT THE JOB
As the Head of Payment Operations, you will lead a specialized, verticalized team of payment operations specialists to manage the end-to-end partner payments life-cycle for YouTube’s most valuable and complex product portfolios. You will act as the critical operational bridge turning bespoke, multi-million dollar contracts into highly accurate partner payouts across Connected TV, Music, Living Room, Music + Premium (M+P) Resellers, and Shopping. In this role, you will promote "Payment Operations 2.0", driving a multi-year strategy to transition manual, reactive operations into an AI-powered, highly scalable payments hub that protects margins, prevents errors, and preserves financial integrity. At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of experience in a technical project management or a customer-facing role.
8 years of experience in a strategy and operations, or consulting role.
3 years of experience in people management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated experience in digital media or streaming, with deep understanding of complex content licensing, royalty payouts, or revenue share structures.
Strong background in finance, analytics, and modeling, with ability to interpret complex commercial terms to support business development and partners.
Attention-to-detail and passion for operational excellence, implementing controls to preserve payment accuracy and prevent financial errors.
Technical aptitude in data analysis, including SQL capability, data modeling, or building automation to solve process gaps.
Strong change management capability, scaling crucial operations with AI.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, aligning Engineering, Product, Audit, and Business Development on complex tasks.
COMPENSATION
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $174000 - $253000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Responsibilities
Direct, support, and develop a verticalized team of payment operations specialists, advocate for their career growth and technical capabilities.
Oversee the accuracy and execution of YouTube's enterprise partner payment life-cycle, driving a target accuracy rate of >99.9% across Music, Connected TV, Living Room, M+P Resellers, and Shopping.
Partner with product and engineering teams to define long-term roadmaps, migrating billions in annual recurring revenue from manual off-system processes to automated, on-system calculations.
Co-ordinate cross-functionally with legal, audit, systems, and business development to identify, size, and resolve complex financial discrepancies and contract implementation gaps.
* Sponsor AI-driven initiatives to optimize contract ingestion, bulk rate updates, and proactive verification controls, and provide consultation around subscriptions revenue share logic and operationalization terms.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Senior Level Senior Payment Operations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level senior payment operations specialist job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end payment processes, not just executed tasks within them. Demonstrable experience improving settlement workflows, reducing exceptions, or leading reconciliation projects gives you an edge. Familiarity with payment rails, card network rules, and regulatory compliance requirements signals readiness for senior scope. A history of guiding junior staff or leading cross-functional workstreams strengthens your candidacy further.
Which companies hire senior level senior payment operations specialists?
Companies hiring senior level senior payment operations specialists right now include Visa, Google, and Cotiviti, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from fintech firms, large financial institutions, payments processors, and enterprise companies managing complex, high-volume transaction environments.
Are there remote senior level senior payment operations specialist jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options exist at this level, though many roles with system access or compliance requirements still prefer on-site presence. About 75% of senior level senior payment operations specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so flexibility varies by employer and industry. Searching current listings on Migrate Mate will show the work setting for each open role.
What makes a senior payment operations specialist role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership of outcomes rather than execution of individual tasks. At this stage, you are expected to design or significantly improve payment workflows, lead reconciliation and exception management at scale, drive cross-functional projects with finance, engineering, or compliance teams, and mentor less experienced specialists. The scope extends beyond day-to-day processing to include risk mitigation, vendor management, and strategic input on payments infrastructure.
Which industries hire the most senior level senior payment operations specialists?
Senior level senior payment operations specialist roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, Insurance, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand at this level because they operate high transaction volumes, face complex regulatory requirements, or are actively investing in payments modernization that requires experienced operational leadership.