Senior Vice President Services Technology Transformation Enablement Architecture

Job Title

Senior Vice President, Services Technology Transformation, Enablement & Architecture

Overview

Senior Vice President, Services Technology Transformation, Enablement & Architecture

• - Who is Mastercard? --

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.

Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

• - Overview --

We are seeking a results-driven, visionary leader who will lead foundational technology evolution across cloud, architecture, data platforms, quality assurance, and shared services for a global financial services and payments enterprise. This executive reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and is responsible for carrying out a multi-year, enterprise-wide technology transformation agenda.

• - Role --

The SVP will play a central role in delivering high-performance platforms for real-time payments, transaction security, regulatory compliance, data analytics, and innovation enablement. In addition to transformation and architecture, this leader will drive a cohesive strategy for enterprise data enablement, including data architecture, platform modernization, governance, and compliance.

Will be responsible for leading teams that support:

• Developer Enablement - Enhances developer productivity and experience through internal tools, AI-powered solutions, and best practices. Works closely with ONE, promotes open contribution, QE, and feedback loops, while supporting specialized platforms and accelerating migration to MA-standard environments.
• Services Tech Governance - Drives reporting and governance for cross-cutting initiatives, supporting architecture and broader MA shared services. Focuses on strategic program governance tailored to Services Tech needs, coordinates with other Services governance teams, chiefs of staff, and tiger teams to define guiding principles.
• Cloud Infrastructure - Builds common tooling, automation, and enablement for cloud services in collaboration with ONE. Cloud specialists remain embedded in their teams but operate under unified leadership to streamline cloud operations and resources. (Excluding Open Finance)
• Enterprise Architecture - Defines and drives architectural standards, patterns, and technology strategy. Comprised of one Sr. Architect from each org. Remaining architects stay embedded in their original teams to maintain alignment, without centralizing all design work.
• Services Tech Risk Management - Established function led by a dedicated risk leader, coordinating risk management across the organization. Works closely with central risk and stakeholders to support platform transitions and ensure robust governance through panel-based selection.
• - All About You --

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud-, SaaS product data strategies, and advanced engineering practices, coupled with strong leadership skills to drive the growth of a scalable, data-centric SaaS ecosystem. Experience in Product strategy, User experience, Engineering management, Operations and Execution. Previous Global Leadership leading technical teams is a must.

• - Corporate Security Responsibility --

Every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security. All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and therefore, it is expected that the successful candidate for this position must:

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach; and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

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