Managing Consultant, Specialized Product Delivery (Cards Product Specialist)

MasterCard; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Managing Consultant specializing in product delivery for cards. The role involves managing complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving product strategies to enhance client experiences. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the payments industry and strong leadership skills. This position offers the opportunity to shape innovative solutions and contribute to the company's success in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of relevant experience in cards product management.
• Experience managing large, complex projects in multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Delivering new products and strategies to market smoothly and efficiently.
• Supports large program delivery from initiation to benefit realization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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, 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

Managing Consultant, Specialized Product Delivery (Cards Product Specialist)

All About the Role

Advisors Deploy is an execution-oriented, client-facing competency that applies proven, accredited change skills and domain experience to partner with clients and help them drive measurable value by:

1. Delivering new products and strategies to market smoothly and efficiently
2. Successfully implementing complex technology and delivering challenging transformation programs to create the new business as usual
3. Strengthening client’s internal skills, knowledge, and experience in critical areas
4. Transforming client processes and optimizing their management practices

Product Management Specialist

Supports the client for profit and growth for cards, from revenue to credit costs (including Fraud) and direct/allocated costs. Supports client for product management for cards, audit, compliance matters, and complaints support. Guides and supports in executing strategies aimed at generating revenue through products in alignment with consumer banking strategy, with a focus on whole bank value. Provides guidance and support to client-facing professionals and sales teams to solve complex client needs through products in conjunction with acquisitions vertical. Supports the development and execution of marketing campaigns to drive product growth, ensuring collaboration with the internal marketing team and acquisitions vertical. Helps execute end-to-end solutions for all client segments, resulting in superior customer experience. Supports training internal stakeholders about the product offerings to facilitate product roll-out. Performs competitive benchmarking of products vis-à-vis competitors and market, and reviews pricing periodically.

Product Innovation and Development

Supports the development of consumer product strategies and value propositions aligned with customer needs and market trends. Provides guidance in services/products and sub-product performance, leading development based on market trends and customer needs. Helps execute product strategy to deliver consumer banking solutions to clients. Supports CVP enhancement of existing services and helps develop and implement new digital-first product solutions. Monitors and evaluates competitive and regulatory environments to ensure products remain competitive and meet client needs. Assists in executing strategic and tactical roadmaps to enhance products and services. Collaborates across teams to identify gaps and opportunities for product improvement to address customer requirements.

Internal Collaboration

Works with cross-product client teams to maximize cross-selling opportunities. Collaborates with stakeholders including Operations, Technology, Credit, Legal, and Risk to deliver effective client experiences. Supports the commercialization of new products, including pricing recommendations, sales tools, and training, to ensure successful launches. Monitors product performance post-launch and resolves issues for continuous improvement.

Execution and Implementation

Supports large program delivery from initiation to benefit realization. Ensures projects are executed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards, re-aligning scope as needed for maximum value. Builds strong client relationships and serves as a trusted resource. Identifies new business opportunities for Mastercard solutions.

Team Work & Culture

Develops sound business recommendations, delivers client presentations, and organizes work efficiently. Leads meetings and project management efforts. Contributes to Mastercard’s intellectual capital and solution development. Mentors junior team members and fosters ownership of project management.

All About You

• Experience managing large, complex projects in multicultural environments.
• Domain knowledge of the payments industry and program management skills.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary, multi-geography programs from inception to delivery.
• Strong presence and industry insights within client organizations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under pressure.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop teams.

All About Your Education & Skills

• 10-12 years of relevant experience in cards product management.
• Regional experience preferred (e.g., GCC).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Fluent in local language and English; other languages desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; knowledge of project management tools preferred.
• Structured project management approach and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks carry inherent risks. Employees must:

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of accessed information;
• Report security violations or breaches;
• Complete mandatory security training as per Mastercard’s guidelines.