Lead Technical Program Manager

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
Lead Technical Program Manager
Overview:
Are you a technical program manager who wants to work for a company that offers above and beyond benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work hours, gift matching, and even volunteer incentives? Do you want to work in an inclusive and nurturing culture that encourages your own professional learning and development?
At Mastercard, our industry expertise is enhanced by our commitment to being a force for good in the world. We do well by doing good. Our core values of trust, partnership, agility and thoughtful risk taking are displayed in everything we do. Our culture of collaboration and inclusion makes our company the place where the best people choose to be. Come join us!
The Role:
Mastercard is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to join our Data Commercialization Team team. In this role, you will partner with our Product, Engineering and Business Operations group to deliver excellence through major migration initiatives and strategic projects. You will enable teams to execute multi-year plans and collaborate closely with development teams to align operational needs with delivery strategies.
At Mastercard, we combine industry expertise with a commitment to making a positive global impact. Guided by our core values-Trust, Partnership, Agility, and Thoughtful Risk-Taking-we foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that prioritizes professional growth and innovation. Join us and be part of a team where top talent thrives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage multiple technical programs within an agile delivery framework (Scrum, Kanban).
* Develop and execute comprehensive plans for high-profile features and capabilities across the technology stack.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategies, design choices, and cloud infrastructure requirements.
* Drive projects spanning multiple teams and integrations, ensuring timely delivery and transparent status reporting.
* Apply data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance program outcomes.
All About You:
* Proven ability to operate independently and manage complex technical programs.
* Strong experience in breaking down problems, organizing work, and planning sprints in agile environments.
* Expertise in AWS including use of Lakehouse, S3 and Iceberg (required)
* Deep understanding of platform capabilities, integration patterns, and underlying technologies.
* Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across teams and leadership levels.
* Demonstrated success in data migration projects and familiarity with big data infrastructure (e.g., Oracle, Hadoop).
* Working knowledge of big data infrastructure such as Oracle or Hadoop. Background in successful data migration projects.
* Ability to engage in strategic discussions with business stakeholders, architects, engineers, and designers.
* Expertise in driving execution across full-stack features and multi-team projects.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Project Management, or a related discipline.
*This position is currently only available to local candidates within a commutable distance of downtown Toronto, Canada.
Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
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.

In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in Canada, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive pay based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. This posting reflects one or more current openings on our team.
Pay Ranges
Toronto, Canada: $121,000 - $169,000 CAD