AI Product & Strategy Manager

AI Product & Strategy Manager

Mastercard is seeking a strategic product leader to define and drive the vision for AI solutions within the AI Center of Excellence. This role shapes what we build and why. You will serve as a thought partner to senior leadership, combining strategic insight and technical depth to deliver measurable business impact. You will own the roadmap for internal AI initiatives, influence technical decisions, and align business and engineering teams on outcomes.

Owns strategic direction : defines the problem space, the "why," and the sequence of bets grounded in technical and business realities. Operates as a thought partner : provides leverage to senior leaders through independent, structured thinking and technical credibility. Drives decisions and outcomes : creates clarity, frames trade-offs, and guides stakeholders to a clear path forward. Brings technical depth : understands ML pipelines, data flows, and model architectures to challenge assumptions and surface risks early. Connects strategy to execution : translates technical concepts into business implications and ensures delivery against value targets. Thrives in ambiguity : makes principled decisions with imperfect information and proactively identifies risks and opportunities. Builds influence without authority : earns trust through insight, clarity, and consistent results.

Required : 7+ years in product management, product strategy, or technical leadership roles. Proven track record defining product strategy in technical domains, with examples of setting direction. Hands-on experience with AI / ML products, data platforms, or analytics products. Demonstrated technical depth; able to discuss ML pipelines, model evaluation, and data architecture in detail. History of operating as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership (Director+), influencing direction. Strong analytical skills with ability to work directly with data (SQL required; Python or R a plus). Evidence of driving decisions in ambiguous environments. Preferred : Experience in payments, financial services, or other highly regulated industries. Background in strategy consulting, product strategy, or technical strategy roles. Prior experience managing or leading technical teams.

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role.