Senior Manager, PMO

The Senior Manager Project Management Office (PMO) plays a pivotal role within Visas Global Insights & Analytics team serving as the architect and steward of project governance for all enterprise-level initiatives. This position will drive standardized processes and frameworks that ensure consistency and alignment across global and regional projects.  The Senior Manager PMO is dedicated to ensuring that all key business decisions are grounded in robust data-driven insights. This role is integral to embedding a culture of governance and data-driven decision-making supporting Visas objective to integrate actionable insights across all facets of the business and drive success in global markets.

As Senior Manager you will be instrumental in shaping research solutions that deepen client engagement foster internal alignment and sharpen Visas competitive edge. This is a unique opportunity to deliver high-impact insights in a dynamic global environment and gain deep exposure to the payments industry alongside top research and marketing professionals.

• Operational Leadership -Drive operational excellence across the Insights and Analytics PMO by designing implementing and refining the businesss core operational processes.
• Strategic Planning - Lead business planning efforts develop strategic roadmaps and support the scaling of marketing services in collaboration with senior leaders.
• Financial and Pipeline Management -Oversee financial tracking reporting and ensure robust pipeline management to support business growth and performance objectives.
• Create insight decks and executive readouts that summarize performance tests and audience findings with clear recommendations for creative targeting and budget optimization.
• Governance and Oversight - Develop and enforce uniform project management standards policies and procedures to guarantee cohesive execution across diverse initiatives. Lead the development of marketing measurement frameworks (e.g. channel KPIs full-funnel metrics attribution and incrementality) that connect spend to business outcomes.
• Strategic Alignment - Ensure that all projects are aligned with Visas enterprise priorities and strategic objectives integrating insights throughout business functions from strategy and product development to marketing and client engagement.
• Resource Optimization - Oversee the allocation of resources ensuring that teams are equipped to deliver on project goals while maximizing efficiency and minimizing risk.
• Risk and Priority Management - Proactively identify assess and manage project risks prioritize initiatives to support the achievement of critical business outcomes.
• Insight Integration - Champion the infusion of data-driven insights into every aspect of project planning and execution reinforcing Visas commitment to informed decision-making globally.
• Establish best practices documentation and governance for metrics definitions data quality and usage across the marketing organization
• Drive continuous improvement in analytics project delivery tooling and collaboration with marketing finance product and agency partners.

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.
• Experience leading a PMO or large cross functional project portfolio in a marketing analytics or digital environment (in house and/or agency).
• 8 years of experience in project or program management including at least several years in analytics marketing technology or marketing operations with exposure to technology consulting CPG retail agencies financial or payments sectors.
• Strong understanding of marketing analytics (measurement dashboards attribution experimentation) and creative/marketing workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement PMO frameworks prioritize complex portfolios and influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience in designing developing and deploying AI tools and solutions using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Marketing and project/program management experience including leading a PMO or large project portfolio.
• Ability to work well with team members and build good relationships with people throughout the organization. Strong communication and people skills are important.
• Enthusiastic and flexible team player with pro-active approach.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook).
• Experience working with research agencies helping with client communications and supporting business planning and strategy as part of a team.
• Strong written verbal and presentation skills including the ability to deliver clear compelling presentations to senior executives. Fluency in English required.
• Knowledge of payment services and related marketing is a plus.
• Strong self-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent time-management organizational and management skills that allow for high-level productivity in any working environment.

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 153700.00 to 246200.00 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