Senior Manager, Visa Consulting and Analytics (VCA), Digital Practice at Visa

San José, , Costa Rica -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Digital Strategy, AI Solutions, Project Management, Client Relationship Management, Data Analytics, Consulting, Financial Services, Bilingual Communication, Agile Methodologies, Problem Solving, Leadership, Innovation, Change Management, Technical Direction, Market Trends, Cross-Functional Collaboration

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters — to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you. Team Description Visa Consulting and Analytics (VCA) is the consulting arm of Visa, and drives tangible, impactful results for clients. Drawing on our expertise in consulting, data analytics, technology, payments and economics, VCA solves the most strategic problems for our clients. VCA's core client segments include issuers, acquirers, merchants, fintech's, payment enablers and governments. Job Description We are looking for a Senior Manager who is a subject matter expert in Digital and AI to promote the growth and influence of Digital Advisory in the Carcam region (Central America and the Caribbean).This role involves supporting Visa partners in formulating their digital evolution strategy, progressing on their digital roadmap journey, adopting AI and fostering an environment of consistent innovation. To accomplish this, the ideal candidate will lead consultative transformative engagements through the entire cycle, from comprehending the client's digital and AI maturity to delivering digital-native experiences and facilitating the necessary change management for designing and implementing AI solutions. This role will also contribute to drive Visa's digital and AI agenda in collaboration with issuers, acquirers, merchants, Fintechs, and other key participants within the ecosystem as well as designing and launching the next-generation of advisory approaches and solutions. The selected candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining a robust pipeline of Digital and AI projects, managing their execution with a strong focus on technical direction and quality assurance. Drawing from experience in data-driven strategy, product development, and cross-functional collaboration, this person will help to solve complex business challenges and drive sustainable, profitable growth through innovative Digital and AI solutions. Specific responsibilities include: Support the execution of VCA’s Digital and AI strategy across Carcam countries. Build, maintain, and evolve the Digital and AI project pipeline, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic priorities. Oversee multiple workstreams + project delivery, meeting objectives and timelines. Develop methodologies, frameworks and approaches to evaluate Client’s digital and AI status, envision priority transformational state and design implementation roadmaps. Guide Clients in the adoption of Visa’s Digital assets and capabilities. Partner with peers in other functional areas (e.g.: Products, Innovation, Marketing, Sales, Risk) to devise, develop and implement go-to-market strategies. Assist in the lifecycle execution of digital and AI consulting engagements across the Carcam region through digital and AI know how and expertise. Crosspollinate project experiences and outcomes across Carcam and global markets. Anticipate Client’s needs by continuously researching and testing concepts of emerging digital capabilities and ensure inclusion in projects. Help scale the digital practice through augmentation, standardization and streamlining. Develop data driven insights to inform and guide digital practice decisions. Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and ethical AI policies. This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: 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 Preferred Qualifications: 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 Bachelor's degree required Master’s Degree in related fields a plus. 8+ years of relevant experience in financial services industry, payments, consulting or similar. Fully Bi-lingual English and Spanish Significant experience in managing Digital and AI products or projects. Familiarity with platforms and technologies of AI. Technological driven mindset, digitally savvy and up to date with latest market and industry innovation trends. Problem solving ability with strategic focus on influencing incremental growth. Understanding of card and payment P&L and critical factors driving profitability. Knowledge and understanding of banking operations and/or payment schemes, including products & services, business systems and processes, and marketing initiatives. Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor. Solid knowledge of agile methodologies and PM frameworks. Passionate, self-motivated, results oriented individual with the ability to handle numerous projects concurrently. Excellent client relationship management skills and ability to develop a credible point of view on a variety of industry topics, acting as a trusted advisor. Executive presence including excellent communication and presentations skills, written and verbal, and ability to communicate at all levels within large organizations. Demonstrated leadership, managerial and collaboration capabilities, particularly with those who are not direct reports as may be found in a matrixed organization. Additional Information Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law. Job Family Group: Sales and Business Development

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will support Visa partners in formulating their digital evolution strategy and lead consultative transformative engagements. They will also manage a robust pipeline of Digital and AI projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and overseeing project delivery.