Translate A&T and BMI strategic ambitions into trackable outcomes: break down strategy into action plans, identify execution bottlenecks, escalate risks, drive cross-functional initiatives, and scale AI-enabled consulting solutions to deliver measurable business impact.
Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
Senior Specialist, Product Management - Strategy Execution
Overview
Mastercard Services is a key differentiator for Mastercard, delivering consulting led, insight driven solutions that help customers grow, modernize, and scale. Within Services, Business & Market Insights (B&MI) assembles together an integrated view from data to outcomes - bringing clarity in a world of limitless information, empowering businesses to transform with confidence.
About the Role
This role will act as part of the Strategy & Execution team, acting as trusted advisors to senior A&T and BMI leadership, combining the rigor of a top-tier management consultancy with deep organizational knowledge. This is a high-visibility, high-impact position at the intersection of strategy, execution, AI transformation and thought leadership.
We are looking for someone with a "go-get" attitude, curious and independent thinker, self-driven who is comfortable with ambiguity, thrives in complex matrix environments and willing to challenge conventional thinking to unlock new sources of value.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy Execution
Serve as the execution engine that translates A&T and BMI strategic ambitions into trackable, measurable outcomes. Break down complex strategic challenges into working hypotheses and clear action plans for senior leadership decision-making. Identify execution bottlenecks, escalate risks and propose corrective actions to keep strategic initiatives on track.
Candidate Profile
Experience & Background• Min. 4 years of experience, with a strong strategic consulting background (ideally at a top-tier consulting)• Experience on cross-functional strategic initiatives within a matrixed, complex global organization• Some experience presenting to senior audiences, with the ability to shape the narrative and drive decisions at the highest level• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to question data, challenge assumptions and exercise sound judgement under pressure. Turns numbers into actionable insights.• Track record translating high-level strategy into operational execution with measurable outcomes• Experience working across multiple business lines or verticals, with the ability to understand cross-vertical scope, areas of confluence, and potential synergies• Deep understanding of how AI can transform consulting - from problem identification to solution delivery. Supports the definition and scaling of AI-enabled consulting by integrating data, technology, and expertise into repeatable, high-impact market solutions.
Mindset & Personal Attributes• Self-Driven & Proactive - "go-get" and "can-do" attitude with a bias for action. Does not wait for direction; anticipates needs, identifies problems, and mobilizes solutions before being asked• Curious & Unconventional Thinker - Willing to think outside the beaten track, challenge orthodoxies, and bring fresh perspectives to entrenched problems. Intellectually restless.• Comfortable with Uncertainty - Thrives in ambiguous, fast-moving environments. Focuses on problem-solving and out-of-the-box solutions rather than waiting for perfect information.• Collaborative attitude - Leads through influence, builds trust, earns credibility, and brings people together across organizational boundaries• Entrepreneurial Builder - Able to build from scratch and operate in a "start-up mindset within a large company" environment, shaping processes, tools, and ways of working
Education and Qualifications• Bachelor's degree required; MBA from a top-tier institution valued• Work experience in strategy consulting, with experience on corporate strategy, business intelligence and incorporating AI into business • Experience in strategic consulting engagements that involve structured problem solving and stakeholder management• Tech-savvy mastering all Office tools and proficient on AI-working tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Co-Pilot, ...) • Proficiency in English mandatory. Other languages are valuable.• Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as well as apply for travel visas as required
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
Senior Specialist, Product Management - Strategy Execution
Overview
Mastercard Services is a key differentiator for Mastercard, delivering consulting led, insight driven solutions that help customers grow, modernize, and scale. Within Services, Business & Market Insights (B&MI) assembles together an integrated view from data to outcomes - bringing clarity in a world of limitless information, empowering businesses to transform with confidence.
About the Role
This role will act as part of the Strategy & Execution team, acting as trusted advisors to senior A&T and BMI leadership, combining the rigor of a top-tier management consultancy with deep organizational knowledge. This is a high-visibility, high-impact position at the intersection of strategy, execution, AI transformation and thought leadership.
We are looking for someone with a "go-get" attitude, curious and independent thinker, self-driven who is comfortable with ambiguity, thrives in complex matrix environments and willing to challenge conventional thinking to unlock new sources of value.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy Execution
Serve as the execution engine that translates A&T and BMI strategic ambitions into trackable, measurable outcomes. Break down complex strategic challenges into working hypotheses and clear action plans for senior leadership decision-making. Identify execution bottlenecks, escalate risks and propose corrective actions to keep strategic initiatives on track.
Candidate Profile
Experience & Background• Min. 4 years of experience, with a strong strategic consulting background (ideally at a top-tier consulting)• Experience on cross-functional strategic initiatives within a matrixed, complex global organization• Some experience presenting to senior audiences, with the ability to shape the narrative and drive decisions at the highest level• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to question data, challenge assumptions and exercise sound judgement under pressure. Turns numbers into actionable insights.• Track record translating high-level strategy into operational execution with measurable outcomes• Experience working across multiple business lines or verticals, with the ability to understand cross-vertical scope, areas of confluence, and potential synergies• Deep understanding of how AI can transform consulting - from problem identification to solution delivery. Supports the definition and scaling of AI-enabled consulting by integrating data, technology, and expertise into repeatable, high-impact market solutions.
Mindset & Personal Attributes• Self-Driven & Proactive - "go-get" and "can-do" attitude with a bias for action. Does not wait for direction; anticipates needs, identifies problems, and mobilizes solutions before being asked• Curious & Unconventional Thinker - Willing to think outside the beaten track, challenge orthodoxies, and bring fresh perspectives to entrenched problems. Intellectually restless.• Comfortable with Uncertainty - Thrives in ambiguous, fast-moving environments. Focuses on problem-solving and out-of-the-box solutions rather than waiting for perfect information.• Collaborative attitude - Leads through influence, builds trust, earns credibility, and brings people together across organizational boundaries• Entrepreneurial Builder - Able to build from scratch and operate in a "start-up mindset within a large company" environment, shaping processes, tools, and ways of working
Education and Qualifications• Bachelor's degree required; MBA from a top-tier institution valued• Work experience in strategy consulting, with experience on corporate strategy, business intelligence and incorporating AI into business • Experience in strategic consulting engagements that involve structured problem solving and stakeholder management• Tech-savvy mastering all Office tools and proficient on AI-working tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Co-Pilot, ...) • Proficiency in English mandatory. Other languages are valuable.• Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as well as apply for travel visas as required
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
- Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
- Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
- Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
- Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
Mastercard Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND Office
Bandra Kurla Complex Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 400051
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