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Platform PMO Lead will be an integral part of our Platform Commercialization and Operations team supporting the Product Management organization to ensure superior operational delivery of 'platform as a product' commercialization initiatives. In this role, you will be part of a larger strategic initiative helping to project/program manage various components of a cross-functional program that includes, but is not limited to, the following lifecycle activities: commercialization requirements, product/platform integration requirements, build, training, legal, marketing, servicing/operations and go-to-market activities, and communication. Additional tasks include providing regular status reporting, platform roadmap updates, supporting the change management process, assist with annual planning, and other responsibilities as assigned. This position will include interacting directly with Product Managers, Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Client Services, and Visa cross-functional teams in a Global environment. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with strong program management qualities that can work independently in a fast paced, ambiguous environment with limited supervision. He or she must be a fast learner who can quickly absorb the nuances of complex, varied payment offerings.  

The Platform PMO Lead will be part of a team responsible for defining a comprehensive operating model for Visa Acceptance Platform to expand its footprint to Acceptance and other Visa products and partners. The role will work closely with the Visa Acceptance Platform product management and development organizations in delivering requirements, tracking execution and in commercializing products in-market.  

Responsibilities will include:

• The Platform PMO Lead will lead project and program planning activities and facilitate meetings, ensuring the cross-functional project team delivers against its commitments with the highest quality deliverables in a timely fashion
• Maintain, communicate, and execute against a prioritized onboarding product roadmap for an overarching Visa Acceptance Platform strategy
• Leveraging strong project management industry expertise and collaboration skills, identify required activities to successfully deliver the program, ensuring appropriate task assignments are in place
• Follow defined commercialization requirements to ensure appropriate Acceptance and Visa Stakeholder involvement is in place
• Report and escalate issues, with mitigation and path to resolution
• Identify risks, perform risk analysis, escalating as appropriate. Follow defined Risk Management processes
• Oversee and ensure all status materials are compiled and completed in a timely fashion Document and distribute project and activity status on regular basis to the Program team.
• Assess existing processes and identify opportunity for improvement
• Participate in other project related activities, as requested
• Evangelize Visa Acceptance Platform capabilities and work closely with Sales,  Client Services and other groups to drive product market launches and partner onboarding
• Experience in dealing and addressing groups or clients in contentious discussions.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Basic Qualifications:
 8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of
experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience
with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:
 9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of
experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience
with a PhD
 8+ years experience as project manager, delivering complex business sponsored projects. Ideal
candidate will have deep knowledge and experience with all aspects of software development life
cycle, and go-to-market/commercialization aspects of introducing a new product or feature
to the market. Activities include planning, execution, market launch, and will require experience
managing cross functional and global project teams in a matrixed environment.
 PMP certified with current credentials is preferred.
 Experience in Agile environment is preferred.
 Knowledge of payment and/or risk management systems and the industry is preferred.
 Strong MS Project and presentation skills.
 Ability to drive cross-functional project teams of services personnel dispersed across multiple
geographies and disciplines in a matrix structure where none of the resources report directly to the
program manager.
 Able to motivate staff and influence their tasks to align with organizational goals and priorities.
 Strong organizational skills as well as the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities,
assignments, and roles.
 Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to post-
implementation customer support.
 Solid understanding of project management techniques, methodologies and best practices.
 Self-motivated. able to work independently while coordinating activities with cross-divisional
teams.
 Team player. able to communicate with technical and business experts at all levels of the
organization.
 Solid analytical and problem solving skills. ability to think strategically.
 Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
 Bachelors degree is required. Masters degree is preferred.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 119,700.00 to 155,700.00 USD, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.