Director, Technical Project Management

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. Director, Data Product Management Mastercard is seeking talented professionals to join our team and contribute to our mission of connecting and powering an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere. As the Director, Data Product Management - Technical, you will leverage your strong technical background in data product management to align requirements with business objectives and enhance data-driven decision-making. Your leadership will be instrumental in managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders across the entire Finance Data framework lifecycle, from conceptualization to launch. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of data product management, excellent analytical and requirement gathering skills, experience in business process analysis, knowledge of Finance functions (bonus), and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. As the Director, Data Product Management - Technical, you will be responsible for the following: • Requirements Gathering and Alignment: Collaborate closely with technology and business stakeholders to define data product requirements, translate business needs into technical specifications, and ensure alignment across teams. • Strategic Roadmap Planning: Develop and execute a roadmap for data products within finance technology modernization initiatives, aligning with business goals and driving measurable business outcomes. • Data Product Strategy: Oversee the lifecycle of data products within the finance technology ecosystem, from ideation and development to deployment and ongoing optimization. • Data / Technical Expertise: Lead the technical design and implementation of data solutions, including integration with financial systems, data governance frameworks, and advanced analytics tools. Foster a data-driven culture, utilizing analytics to inform product decisions and improve customer experiences • Data Management: Ensure that data products adhere to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices, particularly in areas such as data privacy, security, and financial reporting standards. • Evaluate and recommend technologies and platforms that will enhance the financial data landscape in partnership with technology partners, ensuring seamless integration across systems and platforms. • Change Management: Drive the change management process for finance technology transformations, ensuring smooth adoption of new data products and technologies by end-users and stakeholders. Experience in data product management within the Tech or SaaS or FinServ industry • Proven ability to understand and empathize with customer needs, backed by a strong track record of developing data-centric frameworks and/or products • Experience managing vendors and technology partners, with a knack for negotiating and maintaining productive partnerships • Strong analytical skills, with a penchant for data-driven decision-making and a deep understanding of Finance functions (accounting, controllership, FP&A, etc.) Proven track record of data driven decision-making • Strong project management skills • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Product Management, Information Systems, or a closely related discipline; 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. 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.Do not include any medical or health information in this email. 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; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and 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.