Company Description
Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating more than 215 billion payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.
When you join Visa, you join a culture of purpose and belonging – where your growth is priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere. Your work will have a direct impact on billions of people around the world – helping unlock financial access to enable the future of money movement.
Join Visa: A Network Working for Everyone.
Job Description
As a
Lead Technical Program Manager - Architecture Operations you will help to improve organizational efficiency, particularly in architecture operations. Key duties and responsibilities include managing technical projects, identifying improvement areas, develop new operating standards, reporting to senior executives and assisting in technology acquisitions to achieve Visa’s strategic architectural goals. In addition, you will be also responsible for assisting with planning, reporting, and budgeting. While negotiating with management on project prioritization and scope, you will ensure that the long-term vision and strategy can be met.
Responsibilities
- Innovate and develop new standards, policies, and procedures for architectural design and engineering work as necessary to maximize efficiency
- Lead in planning and execution of the Value Added Services (VAS) organizations yearly Hackathon
- Lead the process of documentation and assessment of the VAS orgs platform readiness (premised around specific attributes)
- Coordinate and manage architectural initiatives
- Coordinate with architects in estimating architecture projects and manage budget
- Monitor progress of all architecture projects in compliance with plans and deadlines
- Engage, collaborate and negotiate with management on any issues and risks associated with Architecture initiatives.
- Ensure a strong, team-oriented working relationships across ll the stakeholders who interface with Architecture Ops
- Successfully manage project expectations, clarify roles and responsibilities when needed
- Liaison with cross-functional teams within and outside of VAS
- Ensure relevant and timely communication to stakeholders at all levels including senior executives
- Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, take advantage of opportunities, and maintain state-of-the-art practices
- Lead with a continuous improvement mentality, and provide metrics to show the realization
- Assist regulatory authorities in compliance activities
- Assist potential acquisitions by researching and analyzing associated technology
- Mentor junior program managers in achieving their career goals including coaching to help promote professional growth
- Oversee recruitment efforts to staff Architecture Operations team as needed and provide management support
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.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- 10+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 7 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 4 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 13+ years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree ( Masters Preferred) in Engineering or related field
- Minimum of 15 years in software development industry
- Ability to handle multiple projects with diligence and commitment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills along with presentation techniques
- Good aptitude in collecting, documenting, and organizing information
- Must be able to multitask and communicate with staff members to ensure teamwork
- Ability to effectively lead and inspire a team
- Ability to manage in a matrix environment, yet drive architecture goals
- Ability to lead, motivate and direct a diverse team of individuals
Additional Information
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 117,700.00 to 153,000.00 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.