Product Manager

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year.  Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.  Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader.  Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

JOB DESCRIPTION

With data being the fuel that drives our future - our strategies, policies, and business successes around data will define our future growth prospects.  Unlocking the value available through the innovative use of data on behalf of consumers, businesses, and communities is key to our future.  With our ongoing commitment to Visa’s Data Values and the responsible use of data, we at Visa have a bold vision to continue to grow and accelerate our data-related businesses and capabilities. 

Led by Visa’s Chief Data Officer, the Global Data Office coordinates high-impact, complex, company-wide projects related to data business strategy, critical investments, policy development, and marketplace execution.  Working closely with Visa’s Chief Privacy Officer, the Technology organization, the wider data community, and the full set of Visa’s global lines of business, the Global Data Office is evolving Visa’s data-related work with momentum and enthusiasm.  Driven by its commitment to trusted use of data, Visa is seeking enthusiastic leaders who are change-agents and passionate about the future of data around the world. 

Visa is looking for a product manager who can lead the definition and development of foundational administration capabilities for Visa’s Next Generation Scalable Product Platform.  This position will report to the Director of Visa Data Products Platform under the Global Data Office.  As a product manager for the Visa Data Products Platform, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product operations, regional and global solutions, business intelligence, privacy, and governance, to enable high-quality data solutions for multiple client use cases across Visa.  You will also engage with business stakeholders to understand their pain points, gather feedback, and communicate value propositions.  You will have the opportunity to shape the future of platform capabilities and drive innovation at Visa.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement product strategies for foundational product administration consistent with business needs and company vision
• Manage the backlog and roadmap for administration of users and assets, aligning with the overall platform strategy and business objectives
• Work closely with products and product operations teams to understand their administration requirements, ensuring critical internal and client-driven needs are met
• Communicate the data products platform vision, value proposition, and roadmap to internal stakeholders, including senior executives, and business partners
• Collaborate with global and regional partners to understand market-specific needs ensuring our platform capabilities are tailored to support local and global business requirements
• Collaborate with privacy and governance teams to ensure that the administrative capabilities comply with relevant policies, standards, and regulations
• Support the migration of users and applications to the next generation administration platform architecture across Visa
• Liaise with other business units, product leaders, engineering and other applicable groups to ensure flawless execution

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
-5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications
-6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
-3+ years of experience in business or technical product management with strong engineering or data science background
-Strong product development skills with a sound understanding of payment technology and other ecosystem requirements
-Prior experience with managing data product development in the banking or payments industry with an understanding of payments industry data is a plus
-Experience with identity and access management systems/platforms is a plus
-Experience with Big Data & Cloud technologies, Hadoop, Databases and SQL
-Experience with agile and lean methodologies, and experience in leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with engineers, analysts, and business partners
-Excellent communication skills with organizational and leadership abilities to influence, negotiate and drive results
-Aptitude to collaborate with engineering teams to build robust, reliable and scalable payment solutions
-Ability to think creatively to solve problems
-Experience and knowledge of Agile (Scrum) project methodology and practices
-Advanced degree desirable

Additional Information

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 138,500.00 to 200,700.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.