Product Manager, Authorization & Network Connectivity

Visa•Foster City, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Product Manager to join the Authorization & Network Connectivity team within Visa’s core network platform organization. This role sits at the heart of Visa’s authorization infrastructure and is responsible for products that enable secure, scalable, and resilient access to VisaNet and Authorization processing for issuers, acquirers, processors, and partners globally. In this role, you will own and evolve a portfolio of network access, connectivity, file exchange, and clearing enablement products that are foundational to Visa’s processing ecosystem. This role requires strong technical fluency, excellent cross‑functional leadership, and the ability to operate in a highly regulated, always‑on network environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable working at the intersection of network connectivity, APIs, file-based integrations, and large-scale transaction processing, and can translate complex platform capabilities into clear product direction and tangible client value.

Requirements

5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD
6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
6+ years of experience in product management, platform products, or large‑scale enterprise systems
Experience with one or more of the following: Network connectivity or integration platforms, APIs, file‑based data exchange, or B2B integrations, Payments processing, authorization, clearing, or settlement systems
Strong technical fluency and ability to work deeply with engineering and architecture teams
Proven ability to manage complex dependencies and deliver outcomes in large, matrixed organizations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly

Nice To Haves

Knowledge on AWS, GCP or Azure is a plus
Familiarity with SQL queries is a plus
Experience operating products in regulated, high‑availability, mission‑critical environments is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Help evolve Visa’s core network access channels used by issuers, acquirers, processors, and fintech partners to connect to VisaNet
Help drive product strategy and execution for Visa Cloud Connect, including cloud-based connectivity implementations and patterns across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Help drive roadmap and modernization efforts for Visa File Exchange Service (VFES), Visa File Gateway (VFG) and Open File Delivery (OFD)
Define product vision, success metrics, and multi‑year roadmaps aligned with Visa’s network strategy and client needs
Balance modernization, scale, resiliency, and backward compatibility in mission‑critical network products
Be part of a team that is heavily invested in AI/ML and owns industry‑leading authorization intelligence products, including Smarter Authorization (Smarter Auth) & Smarter Stand‑In Processing (Smarter STIP)
Translate business and client requirements into clear product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Partner closely with Engineering, Architecture, Operations, and Security teams to deliver scalable, resilient solutions
Drive backlog prioritization, release planning, and tradeoff decisions across multiple workstreams
Ensure operational readiness, including monitoring, controls, documentation, and client enablement
Support sales, implementation, and client teams with product positioning, documentation, and subject‑matter expertise
Leverage strong analytical skills to evaluate product performance, client behavior, and network trends
Work hands‑on with data using tools and technologies such as SQL for data analysis and insights & Hadoop / big data platforms for large‑scale authorization and transaction analysis
Ensure products meet Visa’s high bar for availability, latency, security, and compliance
Support modernization initiatives including API‑based access, cloud connectivity, and scalable file/data exchange
Understand and incorporate regulatory, localization, and regional requirements into product design