Manager, Solution Strategy (Norway) at Mastercard

Oslo, , Norway -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Solution Strategy, Payments Industry, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Problem-solving, Storytelling, Executive Communication, Technical Innovation, Value Proposition Development, Financial Services, Management Consulting, Market Trends Analysis, Cross-functional Collaboration

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

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 Manager, Solution Strategy (Norway) About the Role At Mastercard, we don’t just process payments—we power economies. As a global technology company in the payments space, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to doing well by doing good. The Customer Solutions Center is Mastercard’s local hub for designing and delivering solutions that address complex customer and market needs. We partner with country managers, sales teams and product teams to craft compelling propositions that leverage Mastercard’s global capabilities. As Manager, Solution Strategy, you will operate at the intersection of product organization, country strategy, and customer engagement – balancing priorities across these dimensions to deliver impact. This is a high-exposure role, working closely with Country Managers, Account Managers, Customers and Product Owners to shape Mastercard’s future from both a customer and product lens. You will help financial institutions in Norway navigate the evolving payments landscape – bringing strategic thinking and execution excellence to every engagement. This role requires someone who is genuinely passionate about technical innovation and the payments industry, and who can move fluently between strategic discussions and diving into details when needed to drive progress. ________________________________________ What You’ll Do • Shape customer driven solutions: Translate customer needs into integrated propositions using Mastercard’s products and services • Balance priorities: Align country-specific priorities with global product capabilities to deliver solutions that work locally and scale globally • Lead value proposition development: Craft compelling customer driven narratives for RFPs and strategic initiatives • Drive innovation: Identify market trends and opportunities across the payments value chain and proactively influence solutioning • Enable execution: Collaborate with technical teams to ensure feasibility and smooth implementation • Influence stakeholders: Prepare decision-ready materials for senior leaders and build alignment across functions ________________________________________ All About You • 3–5 years of experience in management consulting or strategic roles in financial services • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to simplify complexity • Skilled in storytelling and executive communication • Collaborative mindset with ability to influence without authority • Genuine interest in technical innovation and payments • Ability to switch seamlessly between strategic thinking and detailed execution • Fluent in English & Norwegian is a must. 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. Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. Governments need greater efficiencies; we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers. Retailers want to fight fraud; we provide the tools.

Responsibilities

The Manager of Solution Strategy will shape customer-driven solutions by translating market needs into integrated product propositions. They will collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to drive innovation and ensure the successful execution of strategic initiatives.