Manager, Enterprise Strategy

Mastercard Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard Inc. is seeking a Manager, Enterprise Strategy to shape and execute strategic initiatives across the EEMEA region. The role partners with business units and regional teams to identify opportunities, assess initiatives, and deliver measurable business impact.

The successful candidate will manage end-to-end workstreams, convert complex problems into actionable plans, and present insights to senior leadership, driving alignment and execution across markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; MBA preferred
• Experience in top-tier management consulting or corporate strategy
• Proven ability to deliver high-impact strategic projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Collaborative, inclusive teamwork mindset
• Self-starter with curiosity and resilience

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end workstreams from problem definition to execution
• Structure complex challenges into hypotheses and actionable plans
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses for insights
• Develop executive-ready materials communicating findings
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into execution
• Build relationships across regions to drive alignment and collaboration
• Drive a high-performing culture of strategic excellence and improvement

Skills

Strategy

Management consulting

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Presentation skills

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary Manager, Enterprise Strategy Overview

The Manager, Strategy will play a key role in shaping and executing Mastercard’s strategic agenda across Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (EEMEA). As part of the EEMEA Business Excellence Team, this role partners closely with Business Units, Functional Leaders, and Regional Management to identify, assess, and implement initiatives that strengthen Mastercard’s competitive positioning and drive business impact. The successful candidate will lead end-to-end workstreams – from problem definition and analysis to solution design, senior alignment, and execution – collaborating across markets and functions to deliver measurable outcomes. The role provides broad exposure to Mastercard’s senior leadership and a unique opportunity to influence the company’s priorities across 81 markets. This role reports to the Vice President, Strategy, EEMEA.

Role Support

• Support the development and execution of EEMEA’s strategic framework in alignment with Mastercard’s global priorities
• Lead strategic projects and workstreams focused on growth acceleration, innovation, and operational excellence
• Structure complex, ambiguous challenges into clear hypotheses, actionable plans, and measurable outcomes
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to generate insights and data-driven recommendations
• Develop compelling, executive-ready materials that clearly communicate findings and influence decision-making
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product, Services, Market Development, Finance) and regional business units to translate strategy into execution
• Build trusted relationships across EEMEA functions and markets to drive alignment and collaboration
• Contribute to a high-performing team culture that emphasizes strategic excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement

All About You

• Bachelor’s degree from a leading academic institution; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred
• Experience in top-tier management consulting and/or corporate strategy roles
• Proven ability to deliver high-impact strategic projects and drive tangible business results
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience crafting concise, logical narratives for senior audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, inclusive approach to teamwork
• Self-starter who demonstrates curiosity, initiative, and resilience in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Embodies the Mastercard Way – acting with decisiveness, partnership, and thoughtful risk-taking

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. Governments need greater efficiencies; we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers. Retailers want to fight fraud; we provide the tools.