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
Manager, AI & Data Operations
Overview
Mastercard has some of the most valuable data assets in the world. We have been incredibly successful in using them with artificial intelligence to create technology and services that drive tremendous value to the payments ecosystem and our clients.
Our enterprise AI & Data function will set the vision for Data and AI at Mastercard, enable the further adoption of AI technologies across the firm, support building industry-leading data and AI applications, and drive Mastercard to be a continued and visible leader in responsible data and AI.
Our AI & Data Operations team, responsible for our enterprise-wide AI & Data strategy and operations, is looking for a highly analytical and execution-driven AI & Data expert to ensure efficient operations, drive alignment, and enable strategic decision-making. This role will focus on strategy, program management, and operational transformation, working closely with senior leadership to drive high-impact projects.
Role
In this role, you will report directly to the head of AI & Data Operations and work closely with senior leadership to drive high-impact projects.
Support the execution of strategic AI & Data Operations priorities by collaborating closely with the head of AI & Data Operations and other leaders across Mastercard, with a focus on enterprise strategy, program management, and operational transformation.
Develop executive presentations and messaging for internal audiences and facilitate effective communication across the organization.
Shape internal- and external-facing narratives with strong analytic support and domain knowledge.
Manage and coordinate regular engagements on AI & Data Operations priorities.
Drive business reporting ensuring operational excellence including coordinating updates for recurring activities; identify insights and make meaningful recommendations as needed.
Tackle complex business problems with limited definitions and uncover root causes, develop solutions, and translate them into specific recommendations for action.
Lead cross-functional projects, ensuring timely execution and delivery of key objectives.
All About You
Strong knowledge and experience working in a technology-driven environment, working across initiatives such as cloud adoption, automation, AI integration, and technology governance.
Direct experience working with AI and data in enterprise environments
Highly organized and detailed oriented; proficient in managing competing priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Intellectually curious with an entrepreneurial attitude and a results-driven mindset.
Flexible and creative, able to not only adapt but also thrive in a constantly changing environment.
Strong preference for candidates with prior experience with management consulting or similar experience, with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
Academic or professional experience working in Data Science, Statistics, AI, or Data Management
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to build relationships and interact effectively with individuals at all levels.
Mastercard 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 reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com 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 based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. 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 new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 5 personal days, 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, gender-inclusive benefits and many more.
Pay Ranges
Arlington, Virginia: $129,000 - $215,000 USD
New York City, New York: $134,000 - $224,000 USD
Purchase, New York: $129,000 - $215,000 USD
