Our Purpose

We work 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. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Title and Summary

Lead Project Manager Technical - DWH/ETL/Big Data Apps

Overview:
Mastercard is a global technology company behind the world’s fastest payments processing network. We are a vehicle for commerce, a connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless®. We ensure every employee has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. We believe as our company grows, so should you. We believe in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities.
As a Lead Technical Project Manager, you will lead and guide the successful execution of multiple complex projects, ensuring their timely completion within established deadlines and milestones. Your role extends beyond conventional project management; you will provide strategic insights to optimize processes, foster implementation of best practices, and drive continuous improvements. By identifying areas of enhancement and capitalizing on process weaknesses, you will contribute to the evolution of efficient Data Applications and Workflows.

Role:
- Lead project planning, development, and execution, ensuring seamless progression of schedules and attainment of project objectives.
- Champion process enhancements and tooling improvements, drawing from a comprehensive understanding of project dynamics and operational nuances.
- Develop and administer status and progress reports, facilitating transparent communication among project stakeholders, including leadership and team members.
- Engage in regular interactions with senior management, delivering effective updates on project deliverables and milestones.
- Conduct meticulous analysis and assessment, furnishing stakeholders with timely insights to inform strategic decisions.

All About You:
- Bring your proficiency in orchestrating large-scale, cross-functional transformation initiatives, demonstrating your adeptness in aligning diverse teams towards common goals.
- Leverage your expertise in evaluating business processes to drive efficiency improvements, utilising methodologies like Lean Six Sigma to streamline operations effectively.
- Prior experience in professional services or consulting is advantageous, enhancing your strategic acumen and ability to navigate intricate project landscapes.
- Leverage your robust background in Project and/or Program Management, grounded in a holistic comprehension of project lifecycles.
- Harness your familiarity with risk management, strategic judgment, and business process assessment to make informed decisions that drive project success.
- Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, encompassing written, oral, and presentation abilities, to effectively liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
- Apply your analytical acumen to transform operational data into actionable insights, facilitating well-informed business decisions.
- Showcase your proven experience in process management, encompassing process design and system optimisation, as you contribute to seamless project execution.

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.