• Job Description

  Req#: R-214238

  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 – Global Product Commercialization – Data Strategy & Management

  Business around the world are facing a deluge of data yet often struggle to put in place the right strategies and governance models to leverage that data effectively. If you have a passion for helping clients make the most of their data ecosystems - read on.
  
  Role Responsibilities:
  As the Global Product Leader in Mastercard’s Data & Services organization, you will be responsible for defining, developing, and executing Mastercard’s strategy for our Data Strategy, Governance and Management services and solutions portfolio.
  Within this global function, you will:
  • Lead the global Data Strategy & Management product and practice teams
  • Own the product & practice P&L for the business
  • Conduct market research to identify growth opportunities and develop products and/or services to address the market needs
  • Drive new products and enhancements through the Mastercard product development lifecycle
  • Jointly define the commercialization strategy in partnership with the regional, global, and local product teams aligned with overall business objectives and product roadmaps
  • Work closely with regional product, sales, and account management teams to support growth of the business including support and execution of the GTM strategy
  • Support local teams in identifying market opportunities, target client segments, and opportunities to drive successful product launches and market penetration
  • Serve as a thought leader in your domain; contribute to Mastercard thought leadership and represent the Data practice at events, conferences, etc.
  
  Experience:
  • Proven experience in product management, product commercialization, client and/or account management, or a related business role in the data domain
  • Results-oriented with a track record of achieving commercial objectives and driving revenue growth in a global organization
  • Strong ability to Convince/Influence senior stakeholders, internal and external
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders; possess good executive presence and be comfortable presenting to senior and C-level executives
  • Demonstrated skills in storyboarding and expressing vision and outcomes to influence sales and cross/upsell opportunities
  • Strong understanding of market dynamics, customer behavior, and competitive landscape
  • Demonstrated leadership and project management skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate matrixed, cross-functional teams without direct management responsibility
  • Strong technical skills and comfortable with industry/domain jargon to demonstrate credibility with unique buying personas
  
  About you:
  • Demonstrated experience in the tools, processes and rules required to develop data strategy that drives business value
  • Have knowledge and experience with data governance models, policies, and processes including, but not limited to, stakeholder and change management
  • Have a deep understanding of the role of a “Data Product Manager” within an organization and the processes required to build or enhance “Data Products” that drive new or enhanced business opportunities
  • Understand the connection between product management and data science and use of that knowledge to develop solutions that help organizations realize business value from their data
  • Possess knowledge and experience in the lifecycle of data products, how to drive alignment to business goals, demonstrate business and/or commercial value and broader knowledge of the required infrastructure on which these products may be built
  • Knowledge and experience with data protection and privacy regimens impacting Banking and Financial Services Institutions and other verticals/industry segments
  
  Additional criteria:
  • Ability and willingness to travel globally; travel is on an as-needed basis but may be up to 50%
  • Undergraduate degree required; advanced business or technical degree preferred
  • Industry certifications appreciated but not required
  • Knowledge of coding and associated languages (Python, R, etc.) preferred but not required

  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.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.

  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.

  
  

  
  

  
  

• About the company

  Transforming the way we live Electronic payments have the ability to create a world with greater opportunities for all. To take us beyond borders, to new markets. Beyond mere moments, to meaningful experiences. That's the power of a World Beyond Cash®. And that's Priceless®.

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