Sr. Manager, VAS Business Strategy & Planning

About UsVisa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.Job DescriptionThe role will support the Senior Director of VAS Business Strategy & Planning across a range of strategy, operations, and planning activities. Time spent on these areas will shift based on business needs. The Senior Manager will own projects / workstreams of key strategic initiatives (e.g., long-range strategy development, portfolio diagnostics, client and leadership forums) and ensure the Value-Added Services leadership team is equipped with the data and insights to meet growth imperatives.Strong candidates are versatile team players who learn fast, have high EQ and IQ, and carry a demonstrated record of driving workstreams while managing a multitude of senior stakeholders.What we expect of you day-to-day:Lead workstreams / projects related to multi-year strategy development and assessments of significant opportunities – including potential acquisitions – and threats. Manage day-to-day project / workstream activities to meet milestones and timelines.Structure and solve business problems by collaborating with a range of internal stakeholders. Organize and prioritize critical information, issues, and data to facilitate efficient decision making. Build out unique, creative, and impactful recommendations.Communicate recommendations to senior management, other executive, functional, or regional teams and management in a clear, concise, and impactful way.Design and manage major planning activities, which may include annual strategy development and objective and key results (OKR) formulation, ongoing business performance and resource allocation checkpoints, or various other activities such as reporting.Support the creation of materials for various meetings such as Board meetings, executive forums, and external client councils/forums.Proactively manage upwards to pre-empt critical business opportunities and challenges.Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.QualificationsBasic Qualifications:8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhDPreferred Qualifications:9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD), with 3+ years of experience in management consulting or corporate strategy Extensive experience in Payments and Financial ServicesStructured thinker with deep analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.Outstanding collaboration, teamwork attitude, and ability to learn.Strong executive facing communication skillsAdvanced visual design skills that enable simple, elegant storytelling to internal and external audiences.Strong project management capabilities, with demonstrated success leading initiatives and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated ability to leverage AI to improve strategic analysis and accelerate insight generation.Information for US ApplicantsFor roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $169,100.00 to $ 270,800.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.Work HoursVaries upon the needs of the department.Travel RequirementsThis position requires travel 5-10% of the time.Mental/Physical RequirementsThis position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.Visa is an EEO EmployerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.SummaryLocation: US - San Francisco, CAType: Full time