Sr. Manager, Strategic Business Planning & Operations

Visa • Foster City, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Data Team
Data is the fuel that powers Visa’s future. The strategies, policies, and business successes around data will define our future growth prospects. Unlocking the value of data on behalf of consumers, businesses, and communities is central to Visa’s success. Guided by Visa’s Data Values and a strong commitment to trusted data stewardship, Visa has a bold vision to accelerate and scale our data-related assets, businesses, and capabilities.
Led by Visa’s Chief Data Officer, the Global Data Team drives high-impact, enterprise-wide initiatives related to data business strategy, critical investments, policy development, and commercial execution. Working closely with Product, Technology, the broader data community, and Visa’s global lines of business, the Global Data Team is advancing Visa’s data agenda with momentum and purpose. The Global Data Team is seeking enthusiastic leaders who are passionate about shaping the future of data around the world.
The Sr. Manager, Strategic Business Planning & Operations, plays a critical role in enabling operational excellence across the Global Data Team. This role supports the execution of key business priorities, ensuring strong operational performance across Product and Technology scrum teams through rigorous business analysis, reporting, and governance. The role requires a high level of professionalism, leadership, and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with a wide variety of internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical, strategic and collaborative skills combined with meaningful operational experience and the ability to navigate a complex, matrixed organization. This role is an exciting opportunity to operate at the forefront of Data & AI innovation at Visa with direct exposure to senior Product and Technology leaders.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Requirements

• 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
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Strategic mindset, ability to see the big picture while managing the operational execution and ability to communicate complex concepts to a broad audience in an approachable way
• Analytical thinking, demonstrated intellectual rigor and ability to synthesize relevant data, produce sound analysis, and draw meaningful insights
• Operational
• Proven ability to partner, communicate, and manage/ navigate across functions and teams, facilitating conversations to drive decision-making
• Team player with high degree of collaboration while holding self and others accountable for measurable high quality, timely, and effective deliverables
• Self-motivated, a solution-oriented individual and resourceful problem-solver with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality of output
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Exemplifies Visa Leadership Principles in all aspects of execution

Nice To Haves

• 9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD
• Visa or payment industry experience with understanding of consumer card payment solutions
• Product operations or business analytics experience with understanding of agile methodology

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication and collaboration across Product and Platform leads, ensuring seamless coordination and timely delivery
• Engage with key stakeholders across various levels of the organization to build and maintain strong relationships, ensuring alignment and support for critical data priorities
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Head of Business Planning and Operations, providing expert guidance on products, platforms, and data initiatives
• Lead internal tracking, monitoring, and reporting of key operational metrics for productivity and efficiency across Product and Technology teams
• Synthesize key information and develop internal presentations for the Global Data Leadership team related to business operations performance
• Demonstrate knowledge of product capabilities and technologies in a payments ecosystem and the ability to apply them in a wide range of situations from ideation to solution
• Develop internal communications to effectively convey operational goals, progress, and outcomes to relevant stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the Global Data Team practices and operations, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
• Lead and manage special projects ensuring timely and successful completion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees