Strategic Program Director...

Overview

The Strategic Program Director is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of multiple strategic business and operational initiatives. This includes defining program strategy and objectives, designing program structure and governance, leading execution, and managing cross-functional program teams and stakeholders, including executives. Additionally, the Strategic Program Director must be a change agent capable of building the vertical and horizontal consensus required to successfully drive change across the organization and deliver on program objectives.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Vision and Roadmap Development : Set a clear strategic vision for multiple initiative types, develop detailed roadmaps, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Program and Project Management : Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of programs and projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Change Management : Act as a change agent, driving and managing change across the organization, and ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new processes and initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership : Lead and manage cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication, even with team members who do not report directly to you.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Engage with key stakeholders, including the Executive Sponsor and senior leaders (SVPs) in both Client Services and other organizations across Visa, to ensure alignment, gather feedback, and communicate progress and outcomes effectively.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting : Monitor program and project performance, identify areas for improvement, and provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership.
• Consensus Building : Build consensus at all levels of Client Services and stakeholder organizations to ensure smooth execution and alignment of initiatives.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

EEO Statement

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.

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