manager, computer applications

MasterCard; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company is looking for a Lead Technical Program Manager to oversee data science projects and collaborate with AI-driven fraud detection teams. This role involves managing project execution, communicating with stakeholders, and translating technical solutions into business language. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management within tech environments, strong communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage stakeholder relationships. A commitment to company values is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing technical projects with a focus on data science.
• Strong understanding of business strategies and technology alignment.
• Effective communication skills to translate technical language to business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between product and data science teams for project execution.
• Provide real-time project status updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to project management tracking protocols.
• Build partnerships with product and technology teams.
• Communicate technical approaches in business terms.
• Articulate project scope, timelines, and risks.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

AI knowledge

Data science collaboration

Job description

Lead Technical Program Manager

Company: Mastercard

Posting date: December 15, 2025

Location: East York, ON (On site)

Salary: $40.00 to $92.00 per hour

Terms: Permanent employment, full‑time

Start date: As soon as possible

Advertised until: 2026‑01‑16

Source: CareerBeacon #2602702

Job Summary

The Security Solutions Data Science team at Mastercard seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager to manage a wide variety of data science projects. The role involves collaboration with AI‑driven fraud detection teams and stakeholders to deliver complex projects that secure the legitimate movement of money. It ensures smoother execution of the Security Solutions Data Science program, translating technical solutions into business language and making sound trade‑off decisions.

Responsibilities

• Primary liaison between product and data science teams, managing day‑to‑day planning and execution from business understanding through model deployment and monitoring.
• Provide the single source of truth for project status, delivering accurate information to the appropriate audience.
• Apply the AI Playbook to project management tracking and inform stakeholders to ensure adherence.
• Build strong partnerships with product and technology teams, ensuring alignment with data science efforts.
• Translate technical approaches and outcomes into business language.
• Understand the business strategy and design approaches within product, program, or domain with depth to be credible and influential.
• Clearly articulate scope, timelines, dependencies, owners, actions, risks, and mitigation.

Company Culture

All staff at Mastercard are expected to demonstrate 'Mastercard Way' cultural values: own it, simplify, sense of urgency, thoughtful risk‑taking, unlock potential, and inclusion, with a relentless focus on our customers.

Advertised until

2026-01-16