Visa · 1 month ago
Director, Strategic Programs and Innovation
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$178K/yr - $259K/yr
10+ years expVisa is a world leader in payments and technology, and they are seeking a Director of Strategic Programs & Initiatives. This role involves leading strategic research, managing transformational initiatives, and developing executive communications to drive Visa's marketing operational strategy.
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Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive research, competitive benchmarking, and market analysis to identify best-in-class practices across AI transformation, operating models, agency ecosystems, learning & development, and organizational culture
Perform deep stakeholder discovery through interviews, surveys, and workshops to understand challenges, opportunities, and priorities across regions and functions
Conduct ongoing environmental scanning to identify competitive threats, emerging trends, and strategic opportunities
Synthesize complex market intelligence into actionable insights and strategic recommendations
Lead strategic design and planning for key initiatives across the Five Ps (People, Practices, Processes, Partners, Products)
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to gather inputs, build alignment, and refine strategic recommendations
Develop strategic frameworks and models that address critical questions about AI integration, operating model design, agency optimization, and organizational culture
Support development of strategic vision for increasing Marketing's AI Power Users and improving EES scores across multiple dimensions
Translate complex strategic insights into compelling narratives and executive presentations
Create board-level materials that communicate strategic recommendations and business cases
Develop stakeholder engagement plans and communication strategies for major initiatives
Present strategic findings and recommendations to Marketing Leadership Team and cross-functional stakeholders
Define and monitor strategic KPIs that track progress toward operational excellence
Conduct post-implementation reviews to capture learnings and inform future strategy
Maintain continuous feedback loops with regional and functional stakeholders to ensure strategic recommendations reflect real-world implementation insights
Identify strategic course corrections based on performance data and stakeholder feedback
Partner with the Manager of Operations Excellence to ensure smooth handoff of strategic initiatives into execution planning and implementation
Ensure strategic recommendations account for operational realities, resource constraints, and change management considerations
Collaborate on integrated planning that connects strategic vision with operational delivery
Qualification
Required
10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD
Bachelors degree required
Preferred
12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
10+ years of progressive experience in strategy consulting, marketing operations, organizational transformation, or strategic planning roles at Fortune 500 companies or top-tier consulting firms
5+ years of experience conducting strategic research, competitive intelligence, and market analysis that informed C-suite decision-making
MBA or advanced degree (Masters in Strategy, Management, Marketing, Business Analytics, or related field) strongly preferred
Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives in matrixed, global organizations with multiple stakeholders
Direct experience developing strategic frameworks, operating models, and organizational designs for marketing or operations functions
Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder discovery and engagement, including executive interviews, surveys, and workshop facilitation across multiple regions and business units
Strategic & Analytical Capabilities
Strategic Research Excellence
Synthesis & Insight Generation
Framework Development
Data-Driven Analysis
Executive Communication & Influence
C-Suite Communication
Storytelling
Stakeholder Engagement
Presentation Excellence
Collaboration & Partnership
Cross-Functional Leadership
Federated Model Navigation
Dual-Track Partnership
Stakeholder Management
Domain Expertise
Marketing Operations Knowledge
AI & Technology Transformation
Change Management
Industry Trends
Advanced Capabilities
Program Management Excellence
Performance Measurement
Research Methodologies
Scenario Planning
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401 (k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Company
Visa
Visa is a multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems throughout the world.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
TNB Financial Services
2016-09-10Post Ipo Equity
2008-03-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ryan McInerney
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Suh
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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