Merchant & Acquirer Processing (MAPPD) is a globally-distributed division of over 700 team members within Visa’s Technology & Operations organization. We are the innovation engine behind the merchant solutions platforms, CyberSource and Authorize.Net.

The Program Manager, Program Governance & Controls, is responsible for ensuring that MAPPD’s programs and projects are funded, planned, managed, and governed in a consistent, transparent, and disciplined manner. Further, s(he) ensures the right audits and controls are in place to reduce risk. Responsibilities will include program oversight and governance, audit support, and controls, resource and financial planning and management, risk management, compliance with program management methodologies and best practices. Additionally, this role will lead select improvement and engagement initiatives. The position requires an experienced program management professional with the right mix of relevant experience and skills, an ability to flex between the strategic and the tactical, outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and a high level of energy and flexibility to get things done and thrive in a fast-paced, team-based product development environment. S(he) will be a program management leader who embodies Visa’s leadership principles of leading by example, communicating openly, enabling and inspiring others, exceling with partners, acting decisively, and collaborating effectively.

Responsibilities include: 

• Ensure that each program and project consistently complies with Visa’s Project Management Methodology (PMM), Key Controls, and internal and external audit requirements and standards, as well as industry best practices. 
• Collaborate effectively with Visa’s Technology Planning & Business Operations.  Ensure that the content and format meets the high standards and tone appropriate for business and technology executives. Collaborate effectively with MAPPD’s Finance Business Partner to forecast, report and present program financials to the MAPPD Leadership team. Allocate and forecast MAPPD resources for each program using the Clarity tool based on input from Rally, program and resource managers and in alignment with the Work Force Plan. 
• Provide consultation, support and coaching to program teams in the effective management of programs and financials based on the best practices established in our playbooks, Visa’s program management methodologies, and industry best practices. 
• Collaborate with program teams to maintain and store meticulous records of project artifacts, program financials, issues, risks, decisions, and schedules, etc., ensuring each program is prepared for audits by external or internal auditors at any time. 

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in directly relevant program/project management roles in technology portfolio and program management, business analysis, planning and operations, and/or related functions. Knowledge of Visa’s annual planning, financial management, sourcing and procurement, internal audit, compliance, and related technical and business processes based on prior Visa experience would be helpful. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of program and project management methodologies and best practices, software and product development lifecycles (SDLC/PDLC) required. Working knowledge of Clarity PPM and Agile Application Lifecycle Management and development tools including Rally, Confluence Wiki, and JIRA strongly preferred. Some experience serving as administrator of such tools would be helpful. 
• Highly developed analytical, strategic-thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills as well as the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, assignments, and roles. 
• 2+ years of Financial Forecasting.  Comfortable with forecasting specifically related to managing the hiring plan and tracking monthly budget spend.  Previous P&L experience is preferred especially in researching and explaining variances to forecast. 
• 7+ years of familiarity with the procurement process for hardware and software, working with vendors and submitting a request for quote.
• Must have experience working with Arriba procurement application. 
• Understanding of the contract/MSA process with offshore consulting firms.
• BA/BS degree required with preference for degrees in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Organizational Behavior or related fields. MS/MBA is a plus. •
• Highly proficient written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Highly skilled in the creation of presentations, new reporting mechanisms and other documents.
•  High level of attention to detail, including the ability to assess, and synthesize large amounts of content and data related to program status, issues, risks, dependencies, and schedules and distill it in crisp clear language appropriate for a variety of audiences including technology and business executives. 
• Excellent verbal communication, presentation, collaboration and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to gain trust, secure buy-in and influence change at all levels. An ability to influence without direct authority, as well as demonstrate an appropriate level of assertiveness, is critical. 
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint) required. 
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-based environment that is fast-paced, rapidly changing, and service-oriented. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, learning new skills, and taking on new challenges.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.