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Mastercard · 4 hours ago

Director, Learning & Development

Mastercard is a global leader in digital payments, committed to building a sustainable economy. They are seeking a Director of High Potential Leadership Development to enhance their leadership pipeline by designing impactful development experiences for HiPo talent, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategies and business performance.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyPayments
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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serve as the enterprise thought leader on HiPo Leadership Development
Align HiPo development with enterprise talent and succession strategies by partnering with business leaders, People Business Partners, and Talent Consultants
Serve as a strategic advisor on pipeline health, development readiness, and targeted talent interventions
Design and deliver growth-accelerating experiences for HiPos, including identification and assessments, sponsorship, coaching, and cohort-based learning experiences
Promote participation in HiPo programs by developing clear nomination criteria, engaging communication campaigns, and regionally tailored delivery strategies that make global development locally relevant
Expand development offerings to other strategic employee segments, including Aspiring People Leaders, Dual People Leaders, and Project Managers
Support the enterprise-wide learning strategy to build core professional skills for HiPo and other talents—such as communication, collaboration, and critical thinking—through scalable programs and tools
Implement outcome-based metrics to track individual progression, pipeline health, and business impact
Craft compelling, data-driven narratives to communicate program value to senior stakeholders
Stay current on industry trends and integrate best practices into program design and delivery

Qualification

Leadership developmentTalent managementStrategic thinkingGlobal program deliveryInfluencing senior leadersProject managementCommunicationCollaborationResults-drivenStorytelling skills

Required

Proven experience in leadership development and talent management, with emphasis on enhancing HiPo and enterprise-level talent strategies
Strong strategic thinking, project management, and global program delivery skills
Proven thought leader, with track record of writing, speaking, and/or consulting on talent trends
Demonstrated ability to influence and advise senior leaders across a matrixed organization
Experience aligning development with performance, potential, and succession planning
Skilled in managing external vendors and translating insights into program improvements
Excellent facilitation, communication, and storytelling skills across formats and audiences
Collaborative and results-driven, with a track record of delivering measurable talent impact
Passion for enabling leadership growth and shaping the future of the organization

Benefits

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

Company

Mastercard

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Mastercard is a financial network that processes payments between banks and cardholders.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2006-05-25IPO

Leadership Team

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Michael Miebach
Chief Executive Officer
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Ed McLaughlin
President & Chief Technology Officer
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