Sr. Business Planning Manager

Are you a designer builder and change agent  Are you passionate about creating a high-performance growth culture  Are you motivated by a diverse and inclusive environment that unleashes the potential in everyone everywhere  

Come join the Global Talent team as we help write a new story for Visa and reimagine the world of work. 

As Visa works to create a future where everyone can thrive the Global Talent team is working to ensure that Visa has the capabilities talent and culture to enable the company and its employees everywhere to thrive.  We need subject matter expertise experience passion creativity and grit to collaborate with others to build the right talent strategies for Visa and roll up our sleeves to roll them out driving impact and outcomes for our business and our people.

The Sr. Manager of Global Talent Business Planning & Operations (BPO) reports to the Sr. Director of Global Talent Strategy & Planning and will be responsible for driving operational excellence and strategic alignment across the Global Talent organization. This role leads core business planning processes optimizes our talent operating model and champions a cohesive One Talent culture with a Gen-AI first mindset to enhance productivity efficiency and employee engagement.

Acting as a central point of coordination the Sr. Manager of Global Talent BPO partners with stakeholders across Global Talent the People Team and Corporate Affairs to ensure seamless execution of BAU operations deliver accurate and actionable reporting and implement process improvements that bring transparency agility and measurable outcomes to the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Business Planning
  • Manages BAU Talent operations by leading BPO coordination across Global Talent subfunctions (Talent Acquisition Talent Management & Development Learning Organizational Design Employee Experience and Talent Enablement) and People Team/Corporate Affairs.
  • Provides BPO support when needed for Organizational Design and Employee Experience teams.
  • Responsible for monthly and quarterly reporting - coordinates and delivers SVP OKR reporting including quarterly updates for senior leadership. Prepares monthly progress reports with key metrics for senior leadership.
  • Leads and manages AOP process ensuring alignment to Global Talent strategy.
  • Tracks headcount and oversees budget tracking across Global Talent.
  • Coordinates Talent Leadership Team calls quarterly All Hands meetings Flash Townhalls Global Talent communications (monthly video updates newsletter announcements etc) and annual Talent Leadership onsite.
  • Facilitates monthly thought leadership sessions for Talent Leadership Team.
  • Coordinates the Visa Voices process for Global Talent and manages responses/monitors progress.

• Global Talent Strategic Roadmap Management
  • Project manages major cross-functional initiatives with impact across multiple areas of the organization to help ensure delivery.
  • Supports tracking/reporting for strategic cross-functional initiative tracking (reflected in OKRs).
• Global Talent Culture
  • Establishes and implements ways to facilitate knowledge and best practice sharing across the organization.
  • Develops programs that build a cohesive One Talent organization that focuses on building a culture of curiosity and a GenAI first mindset.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in 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
• Prior business planning & operations experience preferred.
• Strategic & Analytical Skills - Strategic mindset with ability to translate strategy into execution.
• Operational & Financial Acumen - Strong budget management resource tracking and project management skills with the ability to lead multiple workstreams independently.
• Leadership & Collaboration - Exceptional ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives across multiple stakeholders and partners foster collaboration and break down silos within a matrix structure.
• Continuous Improvement Orientation - Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement exceed stakeholder expectations and embed best practices across the organization.
• Bias for Action & Agility - Operates effectively in fast-paced ambiguous environments. Quickly assesses situations makes informed decisions and takes action to address challenges.
• Problem-Solving Mindset - Expert decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Applies a test-and-learn approach embraces innovation and adapts with resilience to evolving priorities.
• Communication & Influence - Excellent presentation facilitation and storytelling skills. Adept at engaging senior audiences building trust and influencing outcomes at all levels of the organization.

Additional Information :

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk communicate in person and by telephone frequently operate standard office equipment such as telephones and computers.

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.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 127300.00 to 165800.00 USD per year which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge skills experience and addition this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical Dental Vision 401 (k) FSA/HSA Life Insurance Paid Time Off and Wellness Program.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time