Senior Technical Program Manager
Core
Drive execution, alignment, and delivery of complex cross-functional programs at the intersection of Product, R&D, and leadership to translate strategy into executable plans.
Role type
Senior Technical Program Manager
Builds
Quarterly execution plans, cross-functional alignment, delivery transparency, and mature Agile operating models (via careerplan.io/jobs/R-288611-senior-technical-program-manager-at-mastercard)
Domain
Fintech / Digital Payments / SaaS
Required skills
Technical program leadership, cross-functional stakeholder management, risk and dependency management, Agile delivery, strategic planning, executive reporting, backlog refinement, decision facilitation
Preferred skills
Experience in software or SaaS organizations, ability to operate in ambiguity, strong analytical mindset
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Translate product strategy and technical initiatives into clear quarterly execution plans; Facilitate quarterly planning timelines, deliverables, ownership, dependencies, and risks; Align Product and R&D Directors, Architects, DevOps, Security, and leadership around shared priorities; Identify cross-product and technical dependencies early and drive mitigation plans; Establish dashboards, reporting mechanisms, and operating cadences for visibility into progress and blockers; Mature Agile operating model, planning templates, ceremonies, and delivery governance; Partner with Product and R&D to prioritize, refine, and estimate quarterly backlogs; Bring structure to complex discussions, clarify ownership, and document decisions; Connect execution plans to measurable business, technical, and customer outcomes; Prepare executive-ready updates, program reviews, status reports, and planning materials
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC