Mastercard

This role is for a Principal Technical Program Manager at Mastercard, focused on driving product outcomes for Authorization and Authentication Decisioning teams within the AI & Decision Product Enablement (AI & DPE) group. The role involves leading large-scale, cross-functional programs, ensuring alignment across various departments, managing execution plans, mitigating risks, and reporting on delivery status. While the role operates within a group that enables AI/ML-driven products and mentions leveraging AI/automation tools, the core responsibility is program management, not direct AI/ML model development or research. The candidate needs technical proficiency in payments and experience with AI/ML-driven fraud solutions, but the primary function is program leadership.

This Principal Technical Project Management role at Mastercard is responsible for leading a team of TPMs and driving complex, high-impact initiatives. The role partners with Data & Governance and Technology Operations stakeholders to ensure strategic programs are well-planned and executed. It involves both strategic planning and hands-on program leadership, focusing on delivery standards, talent coaching, and managing a portfolio of programs. Key responsibilities include program governance, stakeholder engagement, and operational effectiveness in a global environment. The role requires strong communication, strategic thinking, and risk management skills, with a focus on delivering predictable outcomes for technical initiatives.

Mastercard is seeking a Risk & Control Manager to support its global settlement ecosystem. This role involves risk governance, operational controls, business continuity, liquidity strategy, settlement bank oversight, and project execution. The manager will ensure operational stability and continuous improvements across banking partners, processes, and internal controls.