Lead Product Manager, Emerging Data Signals

About Mastercard and the Role

Mastercard operates globally, enabling economies and individuals across more than 200 countries and territories. The company fosters a sustainable economy by offering diverse digital payment options that are secure, simple, intelligent, and accessible. Through innovation, technology, partnerships, and networks, Mastercard delivers unique products and services that empower people, businesses, and governments to unlock their full potential.

The Emerging Data Signals team is currently looking for a Lead Product Manager to spearhead the strategy, development, and launch of next-generation transaction data solutions. These include transaction notifications, consent management, authentication frameworks, and advanced data services designed to empower customers with real-time, secure transaction data access and verification.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own the strategy, roadmap, and execution plan for a suite of transaction data, consent, authentication, and data-driven platform products.
• Advance Mastercard’s transaction notification and consent platforms to deliver enhanced, valuable capabilities for developers, financial institutions, merchants, and fintech collaborators.
• Analyze customer needs, market trends, and emerging industry directions to influence product focus and investment allocation.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to define requirements and build scalable, API-centric platforms.
• Engage directly with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to validate product ideas and convert needs into actionable features.
• Oversee product discovery, prioritize initiatives, and manage delivery balancing user value, organizational goals, and technical constraints.
• Partner with privacy, security, and legal departments to ensure the products meet compliance and responsible development standards.
• Utilize AI-based tools and contemporary product management methodologies to enhance discovery speed, decision accuracy, and execution efficiency.
• Establish success indicators, monitor product performance, and apply data-driven insights to continually refine customer impact.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive background managing digital products, APIs, platforms, or data-driven products.
• Strong grasp of product strategy formulation, roadmap creation, customer research, and Agile execution methods.
• Experience in authentication, identity verification, transaction data management, financial services, payments, or related industries.
• Proven track record in leveraging artificial intelligence to boost product development, customer experience, or business results.
• Technical savvy, capable of partnering effectively with engineering teams.
• Adept at unraveling complex client challenges and converting them into scalable product offerings.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a continuous learning mindset and enthusiasm for innovation.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic settings, managing uncertainty, and aligning diverse groups.
• Deep passion for technology innovations and building impactful, measurable products.

Corporate Security Obligations

• Adhere to Mastercard’s security policies and protocols.
• Protect the confidentiality and integrity of information accessed.
• Promptly report any suspected security breaches or violations.
• Complete all required periodic security training as per Mastercard’s guidelines.