Senior, Strategic Project Manager (Technical Program Manager) - Global Open Finance

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re 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, Strategic Project Manager (Technical Program Manager) – Global Open FinanceWho is Mastercard?

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.

Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

Overview

The Global Open Finance team is seeking a Senior Strategic Project Manager (Technical Program Manager) to drive strategic initiatives that advance our customer experience strategy and support the continued growth and evolution of our Open Finance capabilities. This individual will play a key role in translating business objectives into actionable plans, leading complex, cross-functional initiatives, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance the customer journey.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and proactive problem-solver who is passionate about customer experience, thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment, and brings a strong sense of ownership to driving projects from concept through execution. They are intellectually curious, analytical, and entrepreneurial, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, build strong partnerships across technical and business teams, and turn complex challenges into practical, results-driven solutions. Through strong program management, stakeholder engagement, and a continuous improvement mindset, this individual will help ensure strategic priorities translate into meaningful business outcomes and an exceptional customer experience.

Role
• Lead the planning and execution of moderately complex programs and projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives, priorities, and timelines.
• Partners with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, and Customer Delivery, to drive project execution and achieve key milestones.
• Develop and maintain project plans, track deliverables, and proactively identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities to keep initiatives on track.
• Facilitate project meetings, document key decisions, and drive accountability for action items and follow-up activities.
• Communicate project progress, risks, issues, and key updates to stakeholders and leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate resources and competing priorities across teams to support timely and successful project delivery.
• Apply Agile and traditional project management methodologies to support effective planning, execution, and delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes, tools, and practices, contributing to the ongoing development of PMO standards and best practices.
All About You
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven project management expertise, with the ability to lead initiatives, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive projects from planning through delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate competing deadlines, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Agile and traditional project management methodologies, with the ability to apply the right approach based on project needs.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, manage dependencies, and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to take ownership of deliverables, drive accountability, and proactively address challenges to keep projects moving forward.
• Experience supporting technology, financial services, or other complex business initiatives, with a focus on continuous improvement and successful execution.

#LI-FT1Mastercard 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 View email address on aiapply.co 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 Mastercard’s 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 Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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 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; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations. THIS POSTING RELECTS ONE OR MORE CURRENT VACANCIES ON OUR TEAM, AND MASTERCARD INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY 01/20/2027. If the fill date has passed, Mastercard intends to fill this position as soon as possible.

Pay Ranges

Salt Lake City, Utah: $96,000 - $163,000 USD