Lead Technical Program Manager

Lead Technical Program Manager

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

The Mastercard Decision Management Platform team in Dublin have an exciting opportunity to hire a Lead Technical Program Manager with scrum experience to drive our platform strategy forward.

Would you like to build industry leading solutions for fighting payments fraud?

Are you passionate about customer experience journeys, low latency, high volume, and highly available software solutions?

Would you like to be a part of an organization that is driving a world beyond cash?

Role

Responsible for planning, monitoring, executing and implementing the programs release strategy

Assist in developing long-range plans and strategies to achieve business growth

Provide technical and advisory support for staff to ensure the implementation of applications/infrastructure

Ensure a successful delivery, which will include: Planning release lifecycle, Version control management, Build and Development control management, Change management, Risk Management

Provide leadership and oversight on multiple projects of a complex nature

Provide timely, efficient communication on documented progress to stakeholders

Responsible for planning, developing, and executing schedules to ensure timely completion of project deadlines and milestones

Responsible for overall relationship and deliverables across all projects

Assists in leading complex initiatives of strategic importance (e.g. cross functional/cross geographies)

All About You

Advanced knowledge of project management or software releases

Experience in a scrum master role.

Familiarity with software development, technical terms and general concepts (especially experience with UX, API's & Microservices)

Strong business acumen, with knowledge of MasterCard or the payments industry preferred

Advanced listening, oral, written, and presentation skills

Strong leadership, interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiation skills required with a solid track record for developing internal and external relationship

Demonstrate a high level of initiative and accountability

Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)

Experience with Confluence, Rally or JIRA, Microsoft Project & Excel

Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability

Outstanding organizational skills

Degree in Computer Science, Business or similar field

SAFe 4/5 certification is a plus

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.

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 and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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 of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 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; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Pay Ranges

O'Fallon, Missouri: $122,000 - $207,000 USD