Senior Specialist, Product Development

Job Title:

Senior Specialist, Product Development

Overview:

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is 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. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.
Services within Mastercard is responsible for acquiring, engaging, and retaining customers by managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience. We provide value-added services and leverage expertise, data-driven insights, and execution.

Job Overview:
We are seeking a driven and innovative professional with mid-level experience and a passion for new product development. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, has a relentless curiosity to learn and discover, and demonstrates the drive to help take initiatives from concept to launch (0 to 1). In this role, you will explore emerging technologies, discover pain points, identify value propositions and contribute to the creation of groundbreaking products and services.

Major Accountabilities:
??Collaborates with SSO product and regional team to contribute to the development of new products and product enhancements, focusing on transformative innovations following the studio and leveraging Foundry processes/programs
??Takes ownership of assigned tasks in the product development lifecycle, including defining features, benefits, pricing, rules, and implementation guidelines.
??Collaborates closely with technology teams to translate product requirements into actionable technical specifications.
??Conducts market research to identify trends, competitive products, and emerging opportunities that inform product strategies.
??Supports product launches with a hands-on approach to implementation, communication, and stakeholder alignment.
??Develops and present reports on project progress, key insights, and next steps to internal and external stakeholders.

Education:
??Bachelor?? degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

Knowledge / Experience:
??Experience in product development, payments, financial services, or a related field.
??Familiarity with building products or platforms from ideation through implementation..

Skills / Abilities:
??Passion for learning, exploring, and experimenting with new concepts and technologies.
??Strong understanding of product development concepts and practices across the entire lifecycle.
??Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
??Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
??Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively share ideas and insights.
??Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and act on financial and market data.
??Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across various organizational levels and with external partners.

Work Conditions:
??10% domestic/international travel required.

What Sets You Apart:
??An entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiasm for solving complex problems.
??A proactive approach to uncovering insights, driving solutions, and delivering results.
??A genuine passion for innovation and the impact it creates.
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