Manager, VCS Mexico Product and Solutioning

LACs Visa Commercial Solutions is looking for a highly motivated individual to lead product and platforms to enable B2B payments ecosystems in Mexico.

The Manager VCS Mexico Product and Solutioning is responsible for managing and delivering solutions to solve the transaction management purchasing expense and accounts payable needs of all our Mexico Visa partners and their clients working closely with VCS Directors in Mexico Business Development and other cross functional teams in local markets. This role requires a strong sense of ownership vision curiosity critical thinking Visa solutions knowledge financial analytical skills creative problem solving and thought leadership.

He/She will be part of LAC VCS Product and Solutioning Team and will work collaboratively with Mexico VCS Sales Team as well as other teams ensuring alignment of market positioning across all areas of Visa Commercial Solutions.

This role will be responsible for planning developing and deploying new VCS products/features and enhancing existing capabilities The incumbent will lead VCS Product initiatives in Mexico region including product management of the Product Ecosystem core products enablement data solutions APIs Solutions payables solutions and services with a particular emphasis on supporting growth of VCS in Mexico.

The role involves working with the extended VCS Product Team to identify gaps as well as new requirements for Innovative B2B payment solutions that meet issuer and end client needs in Mexico

The role will require the talent to collaborate effectively in a matrixed environment while delivering on a strong aligned approach with regional and local addition the role will require business acumen including sharp understanding of business including market trends strategy and financial matters. Also product strategy and product management experience understanding of product development B2B payments landscape (Issuing Acceptance vertical and data management).. Knowledge of Visa core products and compliance products and platforms that exist within Visa and Visa Commercial Solutions virtual account payables and expense management solutions is a plus.

Essential Functions:

• Become a subject matter expert leveraging data insights and market research to understand and distribute key information regarding B2B commercial competitive landscape trends and portfolios performance across segments and verticals.
• Strategize with partners on major initiatives and opportunities leveraging customer interactions to identify new and enhanced products and services in Mexico.
• Execute Visa Commercial Solutions roadmap against overall commercial targets for all solution types and use cases in Mexico. Using known or collected electronic payments industry knowledge to drive new product opportunities for our issuers and downstream clients.
• Collaborate with local teams VCS specialized sales and Product and Solutioning team to align product strategies in Mexico.
• Client interaction with corporate/treasury banks Card Issuers Acquirers Processors and PSPs to understand their needs and pain points. Supporting Sales teams to identify Client needs and expectations to articulate integral solutions aligning value proposition and business case.
• Communicate with Business and Technology Management and Executive levels internal and external requiring strong abilities to align prepare and present complex concepts to target audiences both verbally and written as part of Sales process Thought Leadership Training initiative execution amongst others.
• Identify product gaps (VCS Products and Solutioning) assess market needs and competitive landscape readiness efforts and requirements for delivery of new solutions and capabilities working with key internal Visa stakeholders Lead efforts targeted at driving progress including enhancement definition/specification prioritization release timing communications and all go-to-market related activities.
• Lead the definition and implementation of B2B products and capabilities that will drive growth of share and revenues from non-traditional business payments and other emerging strategies.
• Partner with internal and external constituencies to identify research and analyze new technology-based products services and capabilities input for concepts and enhancements.
• Cross-functional interaction within Visa including Compliance Client Readiness Legal Regulatory Risk Sales Marketing Product Investor Relations Corporate Development Corporate Strategy and Technology.
• Ensure all program projects and initiatives are in compliance with Visas Methodology and Key Controls and that accurate and timely information is reported regularly on program progress and financial status.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. 

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications:
5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:
6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
Requirements include a progressively responsible experience in Product/Solutions management. Understanding of card payments platforms systems integration and digital payments and solutions. Understanding of B2B payments and cash management solutions B2B payments ecosystems as well as business acumen is desirable.
Broad knowledge in payment technology B2B solutions Data Solutions APIs digital/electronic payment types including Commercial card payments. Understanding of product development go-to-market B2B payments landscape (Issuing Acceptance vertical and data management) and ecosystems. Knowledge of solutions/technology expense management digital payments ERP marketplaces and new technologies is a plus
Sharp understanding of business including market trends strategy and financial matters to support solutions definition business case and proposal.
Strong results-oriented leader analytic and fact-based consultative discipline.
Proven Product management skills product strategy go to market activities product management experience strong proactivity attention to detail and execution focus.
Aptitude to think creatively and identify new ways to innovate and differentiate products with evidence of tangible business results.
Ability to structure manage and coordinate complex cross-functional teams including technical and non-technical resources.
Add value to customers by insightful and thoughtful questioning offering new ideas and delivering solutions.
Team oriented collaborative diplomatic and flexible with excellent presentation skills including strong oral and writing capabilities.
Ability to work with leading industry partners and negotiate effectively to achieve desired outcome.
Able to work independently and in a matrixed environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop understand synthesize and communicate technical complexities to non-technical peers and clients both management and executive senior and junior in a simple and clear manner.
Passionate about what you do and excited about the opportunity to transform payments.
Strong team player self-motivated and the ability to work with cross functional activities data collection and financial analytics.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish (both written and verbal) with colleagues across functional areas with senior management and clients. Portuguese a plus.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time