Director, Technical Product Management

Company DescriptionVisa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.Job DescriptionThe Director, Technical Product Management will be a part of the Global Product Services group that oversees product lines for the company. Purpose: The role will focus on overseeing the teams that work on Cardinal Centinel platform.  This extends from increasing the success of the existing products to assisting in the technical requirements for new products and features for Centinel. The role will also serve as an internal and external evangelist as well as ensure the teams commitment to the Reimagining Work & Agility continuation and infusion.   Essential Functions:   Lead the Technical Product Management organization by setting clear goals and expectations as a key part of managing performance to drive business outcomes.   Define strategic direction of Technical Product, in alignment with Global Product Services leadership  Provide guidance and expertise for product teams, leading and coaching teams of Product Owners and other functional leads.   Maintain the functional quality of the work being delivered by setting and evaluating expectations and acceptance criteria.   Regularly review products with internal stakeholders to ensure the products meet expectations.   Translate market insights to inform product strategy and decisions.   Develop product strategies and roadmaps with a customer-first mindset.   Identify talent needs for projects as needed, assuring timelines are met.   Drive partnership and collaboration with other teams within Cardinal & Visa, including Software Development.   Competencies:   Possess a unique blend of business and be technically savvy, a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality.   Easily able to break down problems into fundamental parts in a systemic, detailed way. Considers and critically compares multiple sides of an issue and weighs the consequences before making decisions.   Applies a variety of methods to determine the root cause of an issue.   Recognizes points for improvement and uses imagination to solve ambiguous problems, applying approaches that have been applied elsewhere and creating own approaches.   Identifies potential issues and risks related to user perception or response and plan to address the risks.   Deeply understands products value proposition to the customer and ecosystem.   Can easily influence and lead others during product development and can secure buy-in on product priorities.   Identifies gaps in communication loops, cross-functional understanding, and effectiveness.   Anticipates and identifies changing technical knowledge needs based on changes in the business, the payments industry trends, and emerging technologies.Drives the strategic vision of how technical tools will be used throughout product development.  This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.QualificationsBasic Qualifications • 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD Preferred Qualifications • 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a related field or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6 years of work experience with a PhD • 10 years of product management experience, including product conception as well as launching, building, and growing multiple products.   • 10 years of experience in e-commerce and digital payments.   • Prior people management experience.  • Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and product marketing.   • Experience working with global and regional teams.  Additional InformationWork 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 a new hire into this position is 141,500.00 to 184,000.00 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.