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Mastercard · 20 hours ago

Director, Product Development - Mastercard Developers

New York City, New York

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$187K/yr - $318K/yr

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry, aiming to connect and power an inclusive digital economy. The role involves leading the product development and delivery lifecycle for the Mastercard Developers team, focusing on enhancing and scaling the developer platform through collaboration and innovation.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyPayments

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end product development and delivery lifecycle through collaboration with an international cross functional team including engineering, QA, UX and infrastructure teams

Shape and execute AI strategy by identifying opportunities to integrate AI-driven capabilities into the developer platform and ensuring alignment with business objectives

Drive innovation in API and AI development, ensuring products meet security, compliance, and performance standards

Champion Agile practices and project management excellence, providing leadership to Scrum Masters and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Translate customer requirements into impactful, scalable platform features that deliver measurable value

Serve as product ambassador articulating the strategy, roadmap, and value proposition with both internal and external stakeholders

Contribute to a multi-year roadmap, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to set priorities

Define, track and own key performance indicators for the API program

Provide regular updates to senior and executive management on high-visibility initiatives

Lead and mentor the product development team: hiring, coaching, setting objectives, and ensuring successful delivery

Qualification

Product leadershipAI strategyAgile methodologiesB2B experienceAPI developmentProject managementInnovation passionExceptional communicationCollaborative mindset

Required

Proven experience in product leadership, including roadmap ownership, prioritization, and go-to-market planning

Proven experience as a Product Owner, with a strong ability to translate business needs into actionable product requirements

Expertise in AI strategy and development, with a strong understanding of how AI can enhance product capabilities and customer experience

Strong project management skills and deep knowledge of Agile methodologies, with experience leading Scrum Masters and driving team alignment

Background in the B2B, API, or payments/financial services; experience building products for a technical audience is highly preferred

Technical foundation through a Computer Science/Engineering degree or professional programming background

Exceptional communication skills and ability to work effectively with global teams and stakeholders

Strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement

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.

Founded in 1966

Purchase, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.mastercard.com

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