![Mastercard](https://assets.careerarc.com/companies/2111/logos/primary_4188_thumb_med.png?1647546803)
Description
Our Purpose
We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.
Title and Summary
Director - Digital Safari/Executive Thought Leadership Program Management Director: Digital Safari Program ManagementOur Purpose
We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.
Title and Summary
Director - Executive Thought Leadership Programs
MasterCard Data & Services enables customers across industries and geographies to make smarter decisions and reach better outcomes with a tailored portfolio of solutions beyond the transaction.
• We harness the power of real-time, anonymized, aggregated transaction data; powerful software platforms; and a wealth of expertise
• We empower customers to make better data-driven decisions by unlocking a holistic view of consumer behavior beyond their four walls and distilling actionable insights from data
• We work with financial institutions, retailers, telecommunications organizations, travel companies, and more
The MasterCard Data & Services global product team is seeking a Director to support the Safari product in the Engines business.
Product Management in Data & Services at Mastercard
• Translate a deep understanding of our customers into products and solutions that drive significant customer value
• Balance the long-term direction of a product with today's needs and constraints by fully understanding the technical, competitive, and commercial contexts of our products
• Act as connectors to ensure the commercial success of our products by working with Sales and Marketing while ensuring technical success through close partnership with Technology teams
• Drive globally-relevant solutions by understanding regional needs and tradeoffs, and build scalable products that serve an array of customer segments
• Support product direction with coordination, not isolation—taking into account how our products all work together to serve customer needs
• Execute in Person and virtual events, source and select speakers, create material relevant for financial institutions
Role
• Define and deliver the end-to-end strategy for an Executive Thought Leadership program (Digital Safari) in the Engines service line from inception to launch, both as a standalone product and as a key component of overall Engines program
• Support the building of the virtual Safari program
• Design impactful multi-day program agendas that rival best in class executive thought leadership programs globally
- Establish and grow commercial relationships with leading academic institutions as well as Innovation Labs, Startup Accelerators, Tech companies... that are shaping the future of banking, payments and commerce.
- Establish and grow relationships with event companies to support the execution of immersive and impactful programs
- Design and lead engaging program delivery (keynotes, workshops, ideation sessions, panel discussions, simulations...) to create unique, immersive events
- Host the programs in cities across the US (primarily New York and San Francisco)
• Contribute to the development of the product ideation and standardization, including bundling with other D&S products and pricing
- Support the development of the team, but mentoring and coaching less experienced colleagues
• Continous evolvution of our product suite to drive future success
• Provide expert sales support and ensure close partnership with the Sales team so they are fully equipped to sell the products
• Development and refinement of Delivery models
• Ensure all critical KPIs are met or exceeded including:
o Product P&L
o Scalability (number of scalable projects)
o Contribution to Mastercard goals
All About You
• Experience with Product P&L management
• Knowledge of new technologies and desire to apply technology to solve problems in payments, banking and retail.
• Seasoned presenter and excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Strong project management skills
• Desire to roll up sleeves and make direct contributions
• Strong collaboration and ability to partner effectively with virtual, fast-paced teams
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with senior executives
• Knowledge of the financial services industry, ideally including retail banking, acquiring and payments
• Knowledge of educational and executive education programs
In the US, Mastercard is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.comand identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance), flexible spending account and health savings account, paid leaves (including 16 weeks new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 5 personal days, 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays, 401k with a best-in-class company match, deferred compensation for eligible roles, fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities, eligibility for tuition reimbursement, gender-inclusive benefits and many more. Mastercard is an inclusive equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
Pay Ranges
Purchase, New York: $147,000 - $236,000 USD Remote - New York: $128,000 - $205,000 USDApply on company website