Senior Technical Program Manager

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, were 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 Senior Technical Program Manager Job Description Summary "Job Overview: Primary responsibilities include overall accountability for successful and timely implementation as well as satisfying the intended business results. Core responsibility for Program ownership, managing relationships and communicating with the project sponsor, senior management and a wide range of project contributors. Identifies key barriers to a projects success and actively manages all mitigation activities. Major Accountabilities: Key functions to the role would be Managing large size multiple projects, deliveries, Tracking KPIs, and reporting Responsible for planning, developing, and executing schedules to ensure timely completion of project deadlines and milestones. Ensure methodology compliance and manage resolutions, reporting to management when necessary. Ensure timely and accurate communication with project staff throughout the life cycle of the project. Must be familiar with the systems scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member in order to effectively coordinate the activities of the teams. Identify and monitor project risks. Regularly communicates to senior management regarding the status of specific project deliverables. Provide measurable input into new products, processes, standards or plans in support of the business. Effectively lead the delivery team to align with the business objectives, project schedule, and risks. Effectively deal with difficult situations. Help develop solutions to complex problems. Mentor more junior members. Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of Agile framework Knowledge of tools like Rally ALM, Jira, Aha. Scrum / PMP / SAFE Certification Knowledge / Experience: Advanced knowledge and demonstrated expertise in the areas of planning and project management required processes and techniques. Experience on Infrastructure Project Management with Database intensive background is desirable Experience with structured project management methodology and Program Management. Knowledge of MasterCard and Infrastructure is preferred. Skills/ Abilities: Listening, oral, written and presentation skills and effective interpersonal skills. Organizational and planning and multi-tasking skills. Strong leadership, interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiation skills required with a solid track record for developing internal and external relationships. Demonstrate ethics and values to generate high team trust. Work Conditions: Some travel may be required. 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 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 Mastercards 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 Mastercards guidelines. In line with Mastercards 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. Pay Ranges O'Fallon, Missouri: $94,000 - $157,000 USD Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. Governments need greater efficiencies; we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers. Retailers want to fight fraud; we provide the tools.