Director, Product Management

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

Director, Product Management

Overview

Mastercard’s Blockchain and Digital Assets group, part of the Core Payments division, is focused on advancing the adoption of digital assets within the global payments ecosystem. As a multi-rail network, Mastercard continues to innovate across card-based and account-based solutions, enabling compliant, secure, and scalable experiences for consumers, businesses, and institutions.

The Director, Product Management, Crypto Flows will lead strategic product initiatives that enable seamless movement between digital assets (including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins) and traditional fiat systems. This role focuses on card issuance, but also covers select projects in acceptance, and emerging Web3-enabled flows. The role is expected to contribute to scaling global programs, expanding use cases, and delivering measurable business outcomes.


Role

• Lead end-to-end product strategy and execution for Crypto Cards – cards funded with crypto/stablecoin, or which earn crypto rewards – and other emerging Web3 payment experiences
• Drive growth of crypto card issuance globally, supporting program scaling, partner enablement, and delivery against key business KPIs
• Partner with issuers, acquirers, fintechs, and digital asset players to develop and scale innovative payment use cases, including self-custody Web3 Cards.
• Define and evolve product value propositions, including pricing strategies and GTM approaches across geographies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across sales, engineering, risk, and regional teams to deliver scalable, compliant, and high-quality product experiences
• Enhance Mastercard’s network capabilities by contributing to the evolution of franchise rules, risk frameworks, and regulatory alignment for digital asset transactions
• Act as a thought leader in the digital assets space, engaging with internal stakeholders and external partners to shape strategy and strengthen Mastercard’s market position


All About You
• Deep experience in product management within payments, fintech, or digital assets, with a strong understanding of card issuance ecosystems
• Knowledge of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and emerging Web3 use cases, with the ability to translate trends into scalable products
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and deliver measurable business outcomes
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to connect product decisions to commercial impact
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior internal and external audiences
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation in payments and digital commerce

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 the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Pay Ranges

New York City, New York: $187,000 - $318,000 USD

Purchase, New York: $179,000 - $305,000 USD