Director, Strategy & Excellence

You will be responsible for driving business excellence and administration, overseeing strategy execution, and analyzing competitive intelligence & data in the role of Director, Strategy & Excellence at Mastercard. Your primary focus will be on project management, budgeting, performance monitoring, and ensuring smooth functioning across various levels of management structures.

- Act as the key project management liaison for South Asia, collaborating with AP leadership and global teams on new business initiatives. - Represent progress on strategic projects to the APEMEA Steering Committee and facilitate collaborative decision-making. - Manage business budgeting for South Asia, ensuring alignment between regional and AP leadership on resources and expenditures. - Oversee dashboards and MIS reporting for key performance indicators such as sales, marketing ROI, and merchant partnerships. - Monitor performance against targets and proactively address challenges through action plans. - Ensure smooth interaction across multiple levels of management structures within the India Country Corporate Office and South Asia. - Organize periodic reviews by South Asia Leadership for all business functions to track division strategy execution. - Coordinate administrative activities of South Asia, including global investor relations and audit of strategy. - Develop and drive the vision and strategy across multiple product, segment, or functional areas while ensuring operational excellence. - Analyze market trends, competitor strategies, and emerging payments landscape to inform business decisions. - Obtain and analyze data to drive insights-led strategy formulation and develop innovative solutions. - Maintain an in-depth understanding of the evolving payments ecosystem and draft communication plans highlighting Mastercard's competitive positioning. Qualification Required: - Educational Background: Bachelors degree and an MBA from a top-tier business school. - Relevant Work Experience: Experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or financial services. Experience in payments, fintech, or digital products is a plus. - Business & Financial Acumen: Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and ability to develop go-to-market strategies with a deep understanding of Mastercards products and revenue drivers. - Strategy to Execution: Proven experience in translating strategy into execution, managing multiple initiatives, and driving end-to-end execution in a cross-functional environment. - Project & People Management: Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities effectively. - Stakeholder & Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders. - Entrepreneurial & Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to work independently, think creatively, and manage multiple priorities under pressure. - Confidentiality & Discretion: Capable of handling sensitive information professionally. (Note: Any additional details of the company were not present in the provided job description.)

You will be responsible for driving business excellence and administration, overseeing strategy execution, and analyzing competitive intelligence & data in the role of Director, Strategy & Excellence at Mastercard. Your primary focus will be on project management, budgeting, performance monitoring, and ensuring smooth functioning across various levels of management structures.

- Act as the key project management liaison for South Asia, collaborating with AP leadership and global teams on new business initiatives. - Represent progress on strategic projects to the APEMEA Steering Committee and facilitate collaborative decision-making. - Manage business budgeting for South Asia, ensuring alignment between regional and AP leadership on resources and expenditures. - Oversee dashboards and MIS reporting for key performance indicators such as sales, marketing ROI, and merchant partnerships. - Monitor performance against targets and proactively address challenges through action plans. - Ensure smooth interaction across multiple levels of management structures within the India Country Corporate Office and South Asia. - Organize periodic reviews by South Asia Leadership for all business functions to track division strategy execution. - Coordinate administrative activities of South Asia, including global investor relations and audit of strategy. - Develop and drive the vision and strategy across multiple product, segment, or functional areas while ensuring operational excellence. - Analyze market trends, competitor strategies, and emerging payments landscape to inform business decisions. - Obtain and analyze data to drive insights-led strategy formulation and develop innovative solutions. - Maintain an in-depth understanding of the evolving payments ecosystem and