The Global Data Team
Data is the fuel that powers Visa’s future. The strategies, policies, and business successes around data will define our future growth prospects. Unlocking the value of data on behalf of consumers, businesses, and communities is central to Visa’s success. Guided by Visa’s Data Values and a strong commitment to trusted data stewardship, Visa has a bold vision to accelerate and scale our data-related assets, businesses, and capabilities. 

Led by Visa’s Chief Data Officer, the Global Data Team drives high-impact, enterprise-wide initiatives related to data business strategy, critical investments, policy development, and commercial execution. Working closely with Product, Technology, the broader data community, and Visa’s global lines of business, the Global Data Team is advancing Visa’s data agenda with momentum and purpose. The Global Data Team is seeking enthusiastic leaders who are passionate about shaping the future of data around the world. 

The Sr. Manager, Strategic Business Planning & Operations, plays a critical role in enabling operational excellence across the Global Data Team. This role supports the execution of key business priorities, ensuring strong operational performance across Product and Technology scrum teams through rigorous business analysis, reporting, and governance. The role requires a high level of professionalism, leadership, and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with a wide variety of internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical, strategic and collaborative skills combined with meaningful operational experience and the ability to navigate a complex, matrixed organization. This role is an exciting opportunity to operate at the forefront of Data & AI innovation at Visa with direct exposure to senior Product and Technology leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate communication and collaboration across Product and Platform leads, ensuring seamless coordination and timely delivery
• Engage with key stakeholders across various levels of the organization to build and maintain strong relationships, ensuring alignment and support for critical data priorities
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Head of Business Planning and Operations, providing expert guidance on products, platforms, and data initiatives
• Lead internal tracking, monitoring, and reporting of key operational metrics for productivity and efficiency across Product and Technology teams
• Synthesize key information and develop internal presentations for the Global Data Leadership team related to business operations performance
• Demonstrate knowledge of product capabilities and technologies in a payments ecosystem and the ability to apply them in a wide range of situations from ideation to solution
• Develop internal communications to effectively convey operational goals, progress, and outcomes to relevant stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the Global Data Team practices and operations, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
• Lead and manage special projects ensuring timely and successful completion

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

Basic Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD

Visa or payment industry experience with understanding of consumer card payment solutions

Product operations or business analytics experience with understanding of agile methodology

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong business acumen with demonstrated leadership capabilities

Strategic mindset, ability to see the big picture while managing the operational execution and ability to communicate complex concepts to a broad audience in an approachable way

Analytical thinking, demonstrated intellectual rigor and ability to synthesize relevant data, produce sound analysis, and draw meaningful insights

Operational

Proven ability to partner, communicate, and manage/ navigate across functions and teams, facilitating conversations to drive decision-making

Team player with high degree of collaboration while holding self and others accountable for measurable high quality, timely, and effective deliverables

Self-motivated, a solution-oriented individual and resourceful problem-solver with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously 

Highly organized and strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality of output

Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities

Exemplifies Visa Leadership Principles in all aspects of execution

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 153,200.00 to 246,200.00 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.