Senior Manager - Strategy Execution: Global Licensing Delivery Lead

Product, Program, and Project Management (Non-Technical)

As our business continues its ambitious growth trajectory, there is a strategic aim to build out a significant licence footprint to enable local collection capability and direct connection to local payment schemes. The Global Licensing programme is a critical initiative aligned with our money movement strategic objectives. The Senior Manager will play a key role in ensuring the success of this programme, overseeing cross-functional teams to deliver operational tasks in assigned jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Build end-to-end processes to deliver capabilities via new licences, using assessments to identify efficient delivery paths and industry best practices.
2. Analyze organisational data to identify and resolve operational obstacles.
3. Maintain detailed execution roadmaps with timelines, resource allocations, and milestones for each jurisdiction.
4. Support strategic execution of go-live initiatives, ensuring alignment with long-term goals.
5. Lead medium to large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery through effective leadership.
6. Act as the liaison for specific licence expansion jurisdictions within the strategic team.
7. Facilitate communication among product, compliance, legal, revenue, and operations teams to ensure standards and avoid duplication.
8. Ensure compliance with regulatory and governance standards.
9. Motivate teams, foster collaboration, and build strong stakeholder relationships.
10. Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders.

This is a hybrid position; in-office days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in banking, payments, money movement, and growth in regulated environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with experience in MS Project/Planner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence across functions.
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically, balancing short-term and long-term priorities.
• Proven ability to energize teams and address root causes of inefficiencies.
• Understanding of operational impacts and ability to lead complex problem-solving.
• Experience in building capabilities and leading change.
• Credibility in building relationships within a matrixed environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Leadership: Inspire and lead cross-functional teams with credibility and a hands-on approach.
• Continuous Improvement: Embrace change and foster innovation for process excellence.
• Change Agent: Adapt in fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities effectively.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with EEOC guidelines and local laws.