Sr Technical Product Manager - Director Level

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

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Role Overview Visa is seeking a seasoned and highly motivated Sr. Technical Product Manager within VAS Product Development. VAS Product Development drives the diversification of our revenue with products that differentiate our network and deliver valuable solutions across other rails.

We are seeking a Sr. Technical Product Manager who is a self-starter, ready to learn and experiment, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

The ideal candidate will possess the technical expertise to navigate both business and technology requirements, be comfortable operating in ambiguous situations, and assist in prioritizing delivery in line with product strategy. They should also have the ability to catalyze change and enhance efficiency within the overall delivery process.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the development and management of the well defined requirements, roadmap, feature sets, and success criteria for pilots, while handling any associated issues or risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather high-level requirements, convert them into feature specs, prioritize, and drive execution across development teams in different regions.
• Lead and coordinate teams across multiple countries to ensure seamless execution.
• Knowledge of AI/ML technologies as well as AI/ML product development is a must.
• Advocate for internal and external customer needs within the engineering team, influencing solutions design and priorities.
• Establish milestones in alignment with client needs to ensure timely product delivery.
• Represent the product team in engineering meetings, providing clarification on features and requirements.
• Develop high-level technical solutions for pilots, identifying any external dependencies and technology risks.
• Collaborate with engineers on design artifacts and Quality Assurance test plans.
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing, Bug bashes, and hackathons with key stakeholders.
• Advise the product team on technical feasibility during the development lifecycle.
• Provide updates to executive management, highlighting any technical issues.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Demonstrate a strong passion for applying GenAI solutions proactively in undertaking technical tasks as needed to facilitate process improvements.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and the competitive and regulatory landscape.
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This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Basic Qualifications:
•10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:
•12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related
field.
• 10-12 years experience in technical product management and technical
program management, with
a track record of leading successful product teams.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to drive and inspire a team.
• In-depth understanding of software development and web technologies.
• In-depth understanding of AI/ML, GenAI technologies and experience with driving the AI/ML product development
• Proficient in Agile and Scrum methodologies, with a strong focus on user-
centered design.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple
projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into
actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence
and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to set up and adapt product management processes to fit team
and company needs.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and to manage
ambiguity effectively

Visa does not support immigration for this role.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This 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 Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 178,400.00 to 258,750.00 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.

Visa does not support immigration for this role.