Our Purpose

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Title and Summary

Director, Product Management

Overview:
Mastercard develops and delivers world-class risk, security products and services for its customers As a Director of Product Management in the Security Solutions organization, you will lead the strategy, development, and execution of innovative security products that enhance payment resiliency and combat financial crimes across the North America region. You will join a high-performing, forward-thinking team that partners closely with global product leads and cross-functional stakeholders including Sales, Finance, Legal, and Account Management.
This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building secure, scalable, and resilient payment solutions.

Role:
•\tDefine and drive the North America product strategy for payment security and fraud mitigation, aligned with global objectives and regional market needs.
•\tLead end-to-end product lifecycle management—from ideation and requirements gathering to launch and post-launch optimization.
•\tCollaborate with global product teams to ensure regional alignment and influence global roadmaps with North America-specific insights.
•\tPartner with Sales, Legal, Finance, and Account Management to ensure product readiness, compliance, and go-to-market success.
•\tMonitor market trends, customer feedback, and regulatory developments to identify opportunities and risks.
•\tRepresent the Security Solutions team in executive forums, customer engagements, and industry events.
•\tMentor and develop junior product managers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

All About You:
Qualifications:
•\t10+ years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years in payments, security, or fraud prevention.
•\tProven track record of launching successful B2B or B2B2C products in regulated industries.
•\tStrong understanding of payment ecosystems, financial crime typologies, and resiliency frameworks.
•\tExceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working across global and regional teams.
•\tAnalytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
•\tBachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
Why Join Us:
•\tBe part of a mission-driven team that protects the integrity of the global payments ecosystem.
•\tWork with some of the brightest minds in product, technology, and risk.
•\tInfluence the future of secure commerce in a dynamic and evolving landscape.

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

Purchase, New York: $170,000 - $273,000 USD

O'Fallon, Missouri: $148,000 - $237,000 USD