Job Title:

Manager - Network Connectivity (Product Strategy and Commercilization)

Overview:

Job Description:

The Manager, Network Connectivity – Product Strategy & Commercialization at Mastercard is responsible for driving the strategy, execution, and commercialization of network connectivity products and solutions. This role focuses on scaling adoption, managing go-to-market (GTM) initiatives, and ensuring the successful delivery of network product offerings across multiple markets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payments, business development, and product management, with a proven track record of executing complex programs and commercializing technology solutions within the financial services or payments industry

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the development and execution of product strategy and roadmap for network connectivity solutions, ensuring alignment with Mastercard’s global and regional business objectives.
- Drive the commercialization of new and existing network products, managing GTM activities, and supporting the adoption and scaling of offerings in key markets.
- Build and manage partnerships with strategic industry enablers, processors, acquirers, and other key stakeholders to expand the network ecosystem.
- Conduct high-quality market and competitive analysis to identify partnership opportunities, develop business cases, and propose new product and pricing models.
- Oversee program management for network product initiatives, ensuring successful integration, implementation, and ongoing support for customers and partners.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, sales, marketing, legal, compliance, and operations teams to deliver product enhancements and support GTM plans.
- Track, document, and report on commercialization initiatives, portfolio performance, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify growth opportunities and optimize strategies.
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on network connectivity, providing training, guidance, and support to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with Mastercard’s security, regulatory, and operational standards in all product and commercialization activities.

Required Qualifications

- 8–10 years of experience in product management, product commercialization, or business development within the payments, financial services, or technology sectors.
- Deep understanding of payment networks, acquiring and processing ecosystems, and current payment trends (including instant payments, cross-border, and new messaging protocols).
- Proven track record of driving product strategy, managing product lifecycles, and executing successful GTM/commercialization initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data, develop business cases, and drive data-driven decisions.
- Excellent relationship management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working across global, cross-functional teams.
- Experience with agile development methodologies and product management tools is preferred.
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in the payments industry is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Key Competencies

- Strategic thinking and innovation
- Program and project management
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Influencing and negotiation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Results orientation and accountability