Senior Manager, Emerging Enterprise (DACH)

Adyen

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.  For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. About the Vertical The F&B vertical is one of the fastest growing parts of Adyen’s business where we have seen success with businesses like McDonalds, Starbucks, KFC in the Enterprise space and also with SaaS platforms like Oracle and EposNow. The key to our success is partnering closely with our customers to identify their needs, support their growth and drive success for the F&B vertical. We define F&B as any business operating in the Restaurants, Coffee, Bars, Catering or the Food Delivery space. About the Role As a Senior Vertical Strategy Manager, F&B you will own the commercial growth and success of the F&B vertical at Adyen.  The role is a part of the broader Commercial Strategy & GTM team at Adyen. Our team mission is to position Adyen as the global fintech leader and to grow our commercial success within and across our key verticals. You will partner closely with the Head of F&B and Hospitality and contribute to driving the commercial strategy and revenue growth initiatives for net new business acquisition as well as growth of existing customers within the vertical.  As the Senior Vertical Strategy Manager, F&B, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Adyen’s growth strategy within the sector. This is a global role with a primary focus on the NA and EMEA regions and the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects worldwide. You will be the voice of the customer for restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and SaaS platforms operating in the F&B space.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in F&B or managing a payments / financial services portfolio in the vertical. They should also have exceptional strategic thinking abilities, acute analytical depth and a proven track record of driving commercial success. What you’ll do * Own Vertical Performance: Serve as a key driver of the health and performance of the F&B vertical, supporting its general management and strategic direction. * Define Global Commercial Strategy: Define and drive key elements of the global commercial strategy for F&B. Your strategies will produce deliverables such as go-to-market playbooks, competitive analysis, and business cases that account for market nuances and enable commercial teams to execute flawlessly. * Become a Subject Matter Expert: Act as the internal and external SME for F&B, understanding the interplay between POS, Loyalty and channels including online, drive thru and kiosk. You can speak intelligently about the space with the most strategic customers and champion the right initiatives internally. * Drive Product & Partnership Strategy: Analyze customer behavior to identify opportunities for product innovation, differentiation, and strategic ecosystem partnerships. * Be the Voice of the Customer: Work closely with the Product Offering team to champion the vertical by: * Providing vertical trends, opportunities and customer pain points to inform needs as input to product prioritization. * Informing product pricing and packaging strategies to maximize profitability and market share. * Providing the vertical nuance to global commercial enablement. * Inform Growth Initiatives: Develop and maintain customer segmentation to identify and pursue opportunities for revenue growth and market expansion. Inform vertical and broader Adyen strategies with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes, proactively identifying strategic opportunities or risks. Who you are * 7+ years of experience, ideally combining deep knowledge of the F&B industry (Restaurants, Coffee and/or F&B Vertical SaaS) with expertise in payments or financial technology. * You are passionate about the F&B space and the success of our customers in this vertical. You are customer-centric at your core.  * You have a strong ability to develop winning strategies backed by data and can navigate and tackle complex blockers to achieve commercial goals.  * Experience and passion for GTM strategy & execution * Can package various customer feedback into tangible, data-driven business cases that will drive influence * Strong verbal communication skills to drive influence stakeholders internally across Commercial, partnerships and product and be an exceptional Adyen ambassador externally * Ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced environment * Available to travel up to 25% of the time, including internationally   Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments  Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.  Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!   What’s next? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility. Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

Adyen

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.  For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. About the Vertical The Hospitality vertical is one of the fastest growing parts of Adyen’s business where we have seen success with businesses like Hilton, Citizen M, Belmond in the Enterprise space and also with SaaS platforms like Oracle and Mews. The key to our success is partnering closely with our customers to identify their needs, support their growth and drive success for the Hospitality vertical. We define Hospitality as any business operating in the Hotels, Resorts, Cruise or  Amusement space. About the Role As a Senior Vertical Strategy Manager, Hospitality you will own the commercial growth and success of the Hospitality vertical at Adyen.  The role is a part of the broader Commercial Strategy & GTM team at Adyen. Our team mission is to position Adyen as the global fintech leader and to grow our commercial success within and across our key verticals. You will partner closely with the Head of F&B and Hospitality and contribute to driving the commercial strategy and revenue growth initiatives for net new business acquisition as well as growth of existing customers within the vertical.  As the Senior Vertical Strategy Manager, Hospitality, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Adyen’s growth strategy within the hospitality sector. This is a global role with a primary focus on the NA and EMEA regions and the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects worldwide. You will be the voice of the customer for hotels, resorts, cruises, and SaaS platforms operating in the Hospitality space.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Hospitality or managing a payments / financial services portfolio in the vertical. They should also have exceptional strategic thinking abilities, acute analytical depth and a proven track record of driving commercial success. What you’ll do * Own Vertical Performance: Serve as a key driver of the health and performance of the Hospitality vertical, supporting its general management and strategic direction. * Define Global Commercial Strategy: Define and drive key elements of the global commercial strategy for Hospitality. Your strategies will produce deliverables such as go-to-market playbooks, competitive analysis, and business cases that account for market nuances and enable commercial teams to execute flawlessly. * Become a Subject Matter Expert: Act as the internal and external SME for Hospitality, understanding the interplay between PMS, CRS and channels. You can speak intelligently about the space with the most strategic customers and champion the right initiatives internally. * Drive Product & Partnership Strategy: Analyze customer behavior to identify opportunities for product innovation, differentiation, and strategic ecosystem partnerships. * Be the Voice of the Customer: Work closely with the Product Offering team to champion the vertical by: * Providing vertical trends, opportunities and customer pain points to inform needs as input to product prioritization. * Informing product pricing and packaging strategies to maximize profitability and market share. * Providing the vertical nuance to global commercial enablement. * Inform Growth Initiatives: Develop and maintain customer segmentation to identify and pursue opportunities for revenue growth and market expansion. Inform vertical and broader Adyen strategies with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes, proactively identifying strategic opportunities or risks. Who you are * 7+ years of experience, ideally combining deep knowledge of the Hospitality industry (Hotels, Resorts or Cruise) with expertise in payments or financial technology. * You are passionate about the Hospitality space and the success of our customers in this vertical. You are customer-centric at your core.  * You have a strong ability to develop winning strategies backed by data and can navigate and tackle complex blockers to achieve commercial goals.  * Experience and passion for GTM strategy & execution * Can package various customer feedback into tangible, data-driven business cases that will drive influence * Strong verbal communication skills to drive influence stakeholders internally across Commercial, partnerships and product and be an exceptional Adyen ambassador externally * Ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced environment * Available to travel up to 25% of the time, including internationally   Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments  Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.  Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application! What’s next? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.   This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

Avaron AB

About the Company At Avaron, you get the security of permanent employment combined with the variety of working at different customers. We place specialists across everything from tech, IT and industry to project management and business support – and whatever the assignment, you have a consultant manager who is there for you and your development. About the Role You will step into a senior interim role focused on rethinking how Internal IT should support employees and internal business operations in a complex, international environment. The assignment spans strategy, organization, governance, capabilities and ecosystem, with a clear focus on workplace technology, security, AI and scalable internal digital services. You will assess how Internal IT is currently structured, where responsibilities and decision-making belong, and how it should collaborate with adjacent functions such as security, product technology, people-focused teams and operational enablers. The goal is to create a clear view of what works today, where the gaps and overlaps are, and what future setup will best support the organization’s direction. This role is a strong fit if you enjoy combining strategic analysis with practical recommendations and want to influence how a modern Internal IT function should evolve. Job DescriptionYou will quickly build an understanding of the organization’s strategy, Internal IT landscape and current operating context. You will assess the mandate, structure, maturity and capabilities of the Internal IT function. You will clarify boundaries and collaboration models between Internal IT and other relevant business, technology, security and enabling functions. You will evaluate ownership and governance across internal digital services, workplace platforms and employee experience. You will engage senior stakeholders to understand current needs, dependencies, pain points and ways of working. You will identify risks, capability gaps, overlaps, unclear accountabilities and improvement opportunities. You will explore how AI, automation, data and emerging technologies can strengthen the internal technology environment. You will assess sourcing strategy, shared services, partner models and the role of vendors and managed service providers. You will develop future-state options and recommend a target operating model covering governance, ownership, capabilities, collaboration and sourcing. You will define a pragmatic roadmap and support alignment around the recommended direction. RequirementsYou have senior leadership or advisory experience in Internal IT strategy and transformation. You have a proven track record of designing, transforming or leading modern Internal IT organizations. You have strong experience in employee-facing, corporate and workplace technology rather than customer-facing product development. You have experience from complex, international and fast-changing organizations. You bring broad knowledge of enterprise technology, AI, cloud, cybersecurity, digital workplace and employee experience. You have experience defining operating models, governance, service ownership and organizational accountabilities. You understand sourcing, strategic partners, managed services and technology ecosystems. You can connect business strategy, employee needs and Internal IT priorities. You are comfortable turning analysis into pragmatic recommendations and building credibility with both executive and operational stakeholders. What We OfferPermanent employment at Avaron AB Occupational pension Wellness allowance of SEK 5,000 per year Application Selections are made on an ongoing basis – apply as soon as you can.