The Senior Manager, NA Product Strategy and Strategic Initiatives, will directly support the Senior Director in driving the execution of strategic priorities for the North America (NA) Product & Strategy organization. This role is responsible for leading and delivering high-impact initiatives, with a focus on measurable outcomes, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
We follow a few team principles and lead by example: Just be curious, Quality over quantity, Ask ‘why not’, The glass is always half-full, We will figure it out, together.
Key Responsibilities and Expected Outcomes:
Lead and execute strategic projects related to product pricing, go-to-market strategies, and new product solutions, ensuring alignment with NA Product OKRs and organizational goals
Deliver rigorous, fact-based quantitative analyses, in partnership with the Data Center of Excellence team, to inform decision-making and support the development of executive materials, with clear recommendations and actionable insights
Support the development of long-term strategic plans that anticipate market trends in payments and drive competitive advantage, specifically around both card-based and Account to Account payment solutions.
Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with NA and Global leaders in Product and other cross-functional teams, acting as a connector to accelerate delivery and resolve challenges proactively
Conduct comprehensive market and competitive research, leveraging internal, network, and AI resources, translating findings into strategic recommendations that directly impact the team’s product development, positioning and go-to-market plans
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for new and existing payment solutions, ensuring continuous improvement and business impact
Own specific projects end-to-end, from scoping and stakeholder alignment through execution, delivery, and post-launch performance measurement.
Communicate complex strategies and recommendations to senior management and executive stakeholders through compelling, executive-ready presentations and briefing materials
Contribute to team development by sharing best practices, and supporting broader team initiatives as needed
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.