Senior Managing Consultant, Specialized Product Delivery (Card Product Specialist) | Dubai, UAE

Mastercard, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the payments industry is seeking a Senior Managing Consultant specializing in Card Product Delivery. The role involves managing complex projects, developing strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and client success. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in product management and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Cards Product Management.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
• Experience managing large, complex projects in multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead product commercialization and support sales team training.
• Develop revenue-generating strategies aligned with banking strategies.
• Oversee marketing campaigns to drive growth and ensure excellent customer experience.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Leadership

Risk Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Project Management Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Managing Consultant, Specialized Product Delivery (Card Product Specialist)

Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. We support digital payments that are secure, simple, smart, and accessible, helping people, businesses, and governments realize their potential.

Title and Summary
Senior Managing Consultant, Specialized Product Delivery (Card Product Specialist)

All About the Role
Advisors Deploy is a client-facing competency that partners with clients to drive measurable value through:

1. Delivering new products and strategies to market smoothly and efficiently
2. Implementing complex technology and transformation programs
3. Strengthening client's internal skills and knowledge
4. Transforming client processes and optimizing management practices

Key Responsibilities

• Product Roll-out: Lead product commercialization, recommend pricing, and support sales team training. Monitor product performance and resolve issues.
• Client Profit and Growth: Support client profit initiatives, manage revenue and costs, and oversee product management and compliance.
• Strategic Guidance and Support: Develop revenue-generating strategies aligned with banking strategies. Support sales teams in solving client needs.
• Marketing and Campaign Execution: Oversee marketing campaigns to drive growth and ensure excellent customer experience.
• Training and Knowledge Transfer: Lead internal training on product offerings.
• Competitive Benchmarking and Pricing: Analyze market competition and review pricing strategies.
• Product Innovation and Development: Lead development of consumer product strategies, monitor market trends, and execute product strategies.
• Internal Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-product teams and stakeholders to improve products.
• Execution and Implementation: Oversee delivery of large client programs, manage risks, and develop strong client relationships.
• Team Work & Culture: Develop business recommendations, manage project teams, and contribute to Mastercard's knowledge base.

All About You

• Experience managing large, complex projects in multicultural environments
• Knowledge of payments industry and program management
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams across geographies
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and perform cost/benefit/risk analysis
• Leadership and motivational skills

All About Your Education & Skills

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Fluent in local language and English; other languages (e.g., Arabic) desirable
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; project management tools preferred
• 15+ years of experience in Cards Product Management
• Regional experience (e.g., GCC) preferred
• Willingness to travel

Corporate Security Responsibility

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies
• Ensure confidentiality and report security breaches
• Complete mandatory security trainings