Manager, Product Development

All About You
Extensive experience in product development, including partnering with Engineering teams, rapid opportunity assessment, concept creation, business model innovation, and global in-market testing.
Deeply disciplined in product management process & tools including; discovery, planning, user journey mappings, prioritization, milestone creation/management, backlog/roadmap management, collaboration with CX & design, KPI measurement, optimization.
Proven ability to effectively define MVP for new product features while also elevating products from MVP to maturity for existing product features.
Natural problem solver: analytical, curious, and fact-driven approach to product development.
Collaborative team player: proven track record in collaborating with multiple cross-functional (both internal and external) teams across multiple locations; facilitating challenging conversations and managing ambiguity.
Exceptional analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong background in translating stakeholder needs into functional specifications, user journeys and process flows.
Strategic thinker with strong technical acumen and hands-on experience collaborating with technical teams.
Ability to manage priorities and delegate tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with ML/AI concepts, particularly in working with model-generated outputs (e.g., optimization models, predictive scoring, or automated decisioning systems). Ability to partner effectively with Data Science teams to interpret model behavior, dependencies, and implications for product design.
Preferred Skills
Prior experience in a PM role, or similar, working in agile environments.
Background in AdTech or MarTech strongly preferred .
Ideal candidates will be subject matter experts in Programmatic, Social or Digital buy or sell-side technologies and solutions.
Must possess a deep understanding of Advertiser campaign objectives and translate those into specific product requirements and workflows across mediums such as Ads and/or Card Linked Offers.
CTV and Video experience is a plus.
Knowledge of tools like Jira and Monday.com.
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Corporate Security Responsibility
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Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

Pay Ranges
Purchase, New York: $150,000 - $254,000 USD
Remote - North Carolina: $130,000 - $221,000 USD
Job Posting Window
Posting windows may change based on the volume of applications received and business necessity. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously.

Skills Required
Extensive product development experience, including partnering with Engineering teams
Proven product management discipline: discovery, planning, user journey mapping, prioritization, backlog and roadmap management
Ability to define MVPs and drive products from MVP to maturity
Experience writing functional specifications, user journeys, and process flows
Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
Experience collaborating with cross-functional, globally distributed teams and influencing stakeholders
Technical acumen and hands-on experience working with technical teams and TPMs
Familiarity with ML/AI concepts and ability to partner with Data Science on model outputs and implications
Experience supporting creation of business cases and strategic planning
Ability to lead ideation, run research and workshops for new-to-market features
Prior experience in agile environments (preferred)
Background in AdTech or MarTech, programmatic/social/digital buy or sell-side technologies (preferred)
Experience with Jira and Monday.com (preferred)
CTV and video experience (plus)