Managing Consultant, Specialized Product Delivery (Cards Product Specialist)

Mastercard, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the payments industry is seeking a Managing Consultant, Specialized Product Delivery (Cards Product Specialist) to drive product management and client engagement. The role involves managing complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing product strategies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cards product management and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in cards product management.
• Regional experience preferred (GCC).
• Fluent in local language and English; other languages desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage product compliance, audits, and complaints.
• Support product commercialization, pricing, and sales tools.
• Build strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

MS Office

Project Management Tools

Job description

Managing Consultant, Specialized Product Delivery (Cards Product Specialist)

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

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

All About the Role

Advisors Deploy is a client-facing competency that partners with clients to drive measurable value by:

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

Product Management Specialist

Supports client profit and growth for cards, focusing on revenue, credit costs, fraud, and costs. Manages product compliance, audits, and complaints. Guides strategy execution to generate revenue aligned with consumer banking and supports sales and marketing initiatives. Facilitates product roll-out, training, benchmarking, and market analysis.

Product Innovation and Development

Assists in developing product strategies, value propositions, and performance improvements based on market trends and customer needs. Supports the execution of strategic roadmaps, monitors competitive and regulatory environments, and collaborates across teams to identify gaps and opportunities.

Internal Collaboration

Works with cross-functional teams to maximize sales opportunities, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement across operations, technology, credit, legal, and risk.

Product Roll-out

Supports product commercialization, pricing, sales tools, and training. Monitors post-launch performance and resolves issues for continuous improvement.

Execution and Implementation

Supports large client programs from initiation to benefit realization, managing risks, issues, and scope re-alignments. Builds strong client relationships and identifies new business opportunities.

Team Work & Culture

Develops business recommendations, leads meetings, manages projects, and mentors junior team members. Contributes to intellectual capital and promotes Mastercard's brand.

All About You

• Experience managing large, complex projects in multicultural environments
• Knowledge of payments industry and program management skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Leadership and team development capabilities

All About Your Education & Skills

• 10-12 years of experience in cards product management
• Regional experience preferred (GCC)
• Bachelor's degree; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Fluent in local language and English; other languages desirable
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools
• Structured project management approach, analytical skills, willingness to travel

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving Mastercard assets require adherence to security policies, confidentiality, and reporting of violations. Complete mandatory security trainings as required.