Director, Enterprise Strategy

Mastercard•Purchase, NY

4d•$177,000 - $284,000

About The Position

The Digital Payments team is seeking a Director, Enterprise Strategy to advance strategic priorities, business performance management, and enterprise governance. This role enables decision-making, aligns cross-functional initiatives, and helps shape the future of digital commerce and payments innovation. As a strategic partner, the Director leads and supports high-impact initiatives across the organization, working closely with product, engineering, regional, and corporate teams. The role applies analytical rigor, strategic insight, and operational excellence to advance Mastercard’s digital agenda and deliver inclusive, secure, and intelligent commerce experiences. It offers broad engagement across the business, with opportunities to influence executive priorities and contribute to long-term growth and innovation. The position reports directly to the Vice President, Enterprise Strategy and works alongside the Vice President and the leadership team on multiple initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 8 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or enterprise planning.
Deep understanding of Mastercard’s products, services, business model, and key revenue drivers.
Ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and translate strategy into execution.
Advanced analytical skills, including sourcing, managing, and interpreting data for strategic messaging, business reviews, investor communications, and executive decision-making.
Exceptional communication skills, including executive-level writing.
Experience working with global teams and navigating matrixed organizations.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
Drive for excellence, a positive attitude, and ability to foster an engaging and collaborative team environment.
Compliance with Mastercard security policies and practices; protection of information confidentiality and integrity; reporting suspected security violations or breaches; and completing required periodic security training.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree.
Experience in payments, fintech, or digital platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead governance across Network and Digital Products, ensuring strategic initiatives are structured, monitored, and aligned with enterprise priorities.
Support the KPI process end-to-end, including designing, implementing, and managing performance frameworks that drive alignment and accountability.
Manage business review processes with senior leadership, synthesizing inputs and insights into timely, data-informed updates and recommendations.
Develop materials for investor communications, including earnings and strategic messaging, in collaboration with Finance, Investor Relations, and Product leadership.
Run analytics and manage key data processes supporting strategic messaging, business reviews, external communications, and data-driven decision-making, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and clarity.
Support strategic projects by orchestrating cross-functional collaboration across Core Payments, TECH, Finance, Legal, and other teams.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Flexible spending account and health savings account.
Paid leaves, including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave.
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time.
25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, prorated based on date of hire.
10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays.
401(k) with a company match.
Deferred compensation for eligible roles.
Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities.
Eligibility for tuition reimbursement.