Visa-posted 28 days ago
Full-time • Director
Hybrid • San Francisco, CA
5,001-10,000 employees

The Director of Strategic Programs & Initiatives will serve as a strategic partner to the Sr. Director of Marketing Strategy & Innovation, leading the research, benchmarking, and strategic design work that informs Visa's marketing operational strategy. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who excels at answering complex who, what, and why questions through comprehensive research and stakeholder engagement. Working in lock step with the Sr. Director of Marketing Strategy & Innovation, this leader will manage strategic workstreams for transformational initiatives while maintaining continuous feedback loops with regional and functional stakeholders.

  • Lead Strategic Research & Competitive Intelligence
  • Manage Strategic Workstreams for Transformational Initiatives
  • Develop Executive Communications & Strategic Narratives
  • Monitor Strategic Performance & Maintain Feedback Loops
  • Partner Across the Dual-Track Operating Model
  • 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in strategy consulting, marketing operations, organizational transformation, or strategic planning roles at Fortune 500 companies or top-tier consulting firms
  • 5+ years of experience conducting strategic research, competitive intelligence, and market analysis that informed C-suite decision-making
  • Bachelors degree required
  • Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives in matrixed, global organizations with multiple stakeholders
  • Direct experience developing strategic frameworks, operating models, and organizational designs for marketing or operations functions
  • Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder discovery and engagement, including executive interviews, surveys, and workshop facilitation across multiple regions and business units
  • Strategic & Analytical Capabilities
  • Strategic Research Excellence
  • Synthesis & Insight Generation
  • Framework Development
  • Data-Driven Analysis
  • Executive Communication & Influence
  • C-Suite Communication
  • Storytelling
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Presentation Excellence
  • Collaboration & Partnership
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Federated Model Navigation
  • Dual-Track Partnership
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Domain Expertise
  • Marketing Operations Knowledge
  • AI & Technology Transformation
  • Change Management
  • Industry Trends
  • Advanced Capabilities
  • Program Management Excellence
  • Performance Measurement
  • Research Methodologies
  • Scenario Planning
  • 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
  • MBA or advanced degree (Masters in Strategy, Management, Marketing, Business Analytics, or related field) strongly preferred
  • 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.
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