Director, Product Management - Network Strategy

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200 countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Director, Product Management - Network Strategy Overview The Director, Network Strategy, will join a high impact global team driving strategy, roadmap and execution of the future of Mastercard’s global core payments network. The network is the company's core strategic asset, directly driving over 60% of Mastercard’s revenue and providing the platform for our other key services. The role Strategy, Governance and Planning • Oversee Strategy Execution and Reporting across the team’s strategic pillars, collaborating closely with the EVP and senior leadership to drive Mastercard’s global network growth • Lead annual Business Planning, including the definition of team objectives and executive-level KPIs/targets, and support the development, tracking, and analysis of growth metrics through regular reporting and presentations • Support Finance narratives and presentations (e.g., yearly investment request, revenue sprints), demonstrating strategic impact and value creation • Drive Product Strategy, together with business partners, to identify, present and act upon appropriate network solutions based on understanding of market opportunities • Manage multiple concurrent projects, create materials such as value propositions and strategy assessments, and develop compelling narratives and visuals to support recommendations and drive alignment among teams and leadership • Assist in the development of quarterly BLRs and QBRs in coordination across NP Switching Growth • Support Switching Growth KPIs definition, tracking and analysis, by setting team ambition and developing ad-hoc / monthly / quarterly reports explaining growth factors to present those plans and insights to leadership • Drive network growth by defining domestic switching strategies and leading the switching growth Center of Excellence (CoE), collaborating across regions and stakeholders to maximize impact The candidate • Superior problem-solving skills; experience in strategy / consulting strongly preferred • Superior analytical and data management skills • Strong planning and project management skills, together with organization and task management experience • Strong visual presentation skills, including data visualization and the ability to produce clear, compelling slides • Strong written and oral communications, presentation and interpersonal skills • Self-starter, adaptable, and quick learner with ability to work independently and to thrive in fast-paced environments • Strong global collaborator, ability to work cross-functionally, and across cultures and time zones • Ability to interact with varying levels of leadership across the organization and with internal and external clients; ability to lead and influence at all levels • Willingness to dive deep and learn about our technology, system structure, and rules • Previous experience with international and multidisciplinary teams is preferred Mastercard is a merit-based, 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. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. 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 request ... (truncated, view full listing at source)