Manager, NA Product Strategic Initiatives

The North America Product – Strategic Initiatives team drives high-impact, cross-functional projects that shape the future of Visa’s product strategy and commercialization in the region. As a Manager, you will support the execution of product-related initiatives and workstreams, applying analytical rigor, structured problem solving, and creativity to help solve Visa’s most important product challenges.

You will:

• Support product-related initiatives or workstreams, contributing to the planning, coordination, and day-to-day activities needed to meet goals and timelines.
• Help distill ambiguous problems or opportunities into clear project plans, identifying and tracking actionable next steps.
• Conduct rigorous, fact-based, quantitative and qualitative analysis to support recommendations, ensuring strategic and financial soundness.
• Build and apply a growing knowledge base of Visa’s products, clients, market trends, and competitive landscape to project work.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support alignment and effective execution.
• Prepare clear and concise communications for project teams and senior audiences (e.g., presentations, models, briefing documents).
• Manage priorities in a dynamic environment, adapting to evolving needs and opportunities.
• Contribute to team development by sharing learnings and supporting broader team initiatives as needed.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
• Experience in and/or exposure to the payments industry is preferred.
• Aptitude for ramping up quickly across novel projects with guidance and support.
• Ability to support and execute complex projects and processes, contributing to success across a variety of functional business problems and stakeholders.
• Ability to identify key information and next steps from multiple data points and perspectives to help move a project forward.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and intellectual rigor.
• Ability to clearly communicate messages to project teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build credibility and effective working relationships within Visa.
• Self-starter, team-oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible, with solid presentation skills, including effective oral and written communication.

Work Authorization: Permanent Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position. Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position.

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 this position is 146,200.00 to 233,700.00 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.