Director, Product Management – Global Portfolio Optimization

About the role

Mastercard is seeking a Director of Product Management to lead the Global Portfolio Optimization (GPO) team’s Target pillar. The role will shape and scale product capabilities that turn portfolio insights into actionable, technology‑enabled solutions for issuers worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the productization of the GPO operating framework (Target > Create > Execute > Measure) in partnership with Business & Market Intelligence.
• Define and evolve the product strategy, roadmap, and requirements for scalable capabilities.
• Drive GPO’s AI strategy, identifying automation and advanced analytics opportunities.
• Collaborate with technology partners, product teams, and internal stakeholders to deliver measurable business impact.
• Translate complex portfolio insights into repeatable products, recommendations, and actions via the Mastercard Intelligence Centre platform.

Required profile

• Proven experience building and scaling products that transform complex business processes.
• Strong strategic thinking with quantitative rigor and technical fluency.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to operate at the intersection of business strategy, analytics, AI, and technology delivery.
• Passion for leveraging AI, automation, and product thinking to drive organizational impact.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence a global portfolio optimization platform at a leading payments company.
• Collaborative, cross‑functional environment with access to cutting‑edge technologies.