Technical Program Management Analyst, Launch Program 2027 - Toronto, Canada

Mastercard Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Job summary

Mastercard’s Launch Program offers an 18‑month path for new graduates to gain hands-on experience in technical program management. You will support engineering teams, drive Agile ceremonies, and help deliver cybersecurity and technology initiatives across the organization.

The program emphasizes mentorship, structured learning, and real business impact in a fast-paced, global environment. You’ll work with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication, planning

Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, academic project, student leadership, or extracurricular experience demonstrating teamwork and organization skills.
• Interest in project management, Agile delivery, software development, cybersecurity, or technology operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to break down tasks and think analytically.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
• Exposure to Agile methodologies, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, or similar tools through coursework, projects, internships, or personal learning is an asset.
• Eagerness to learn, receive feedback, and continuously develop technical and professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Scrum ceremonies and Agile practices.
• Track project progress, action items, risks, and dependencies.
• Facilitate communication among project stakeholders and teams.
• Maintain project documentation, dashboards, and artifacts.
• Participate in release planning, testing coordination, and defect tracking.
• Gather and organize project requirements and status updates.
• Monitor team capacity and delivery milestones under senior guidance.
• Apply Agile best practices and contribute ideas for improvement.
• Gain exposure to system design, security, scalability, and data quality.

Skills

Agile delivery

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Organization skills

Education

Undergraduate or accelerated Master’s degree

Degree in CS/Software Eng/IT or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitHub

Job description

Title and Summary

Technical Program Management Analyst, Launch Program 2027 - Toronto, Canada

Why join Mastercard’s Launch Program?

Over the course of this 18-month program, you'll build specialized expertise through hands‑on experience, structured learning, and mentorship from industry leaders. You'll work on real business challenges, applying your skills to projects that create meaningful impact. Along the way, you'll deepen your knowledge of Mastercard's business, collaborate with teams across the organization, and develop the technical, analytical, and professional capabilities needed to accelerate your career. By the end of the program, you’ll have a strong foundation in your chosen field and the confidence to continue to grow here at Mastercard.

About the team

Services within Mastercard is responsible for safeguarding trust in payments, both now and in the future. We help ensure transactions and digital interactions are safe, simple, and smart. The Ethoca organization develops cybersecurity and fraud prevention solutions that help strengthen trust across the Mastercard ecosystem. Our teams work at the intersection of technology, cyber security, data, and digital payments to solve real‑world challenges for businesses and consumers around the globe. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic new graduate to join our team as a Technical Program Management Analyst. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career in technology and project delivery while working alongside experienced professionals in a fast‑paced, global environment.

What you’ll do

As a Technical Program Management Analyst, you will help support Engineering teams and contribute to the successful delivery of cybersecurity and technology initiatives.

• Support Scrum teams in Agile ceremonies, including Daily Stand-Ups, Sprint Planning sessions, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Help track project progress, action items, risks, and dependencies to ensure teams stay aligned on priorities and delivery goals.
• Partner with project managers, engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Assist with maintaining project documentation, dashboards, reports, and planning artefacts.
• Participate in release planning, testing coordination, defect tracking, and project readiness activities.
• Help gather and organize project requirements, meeting notes, and status updates.
• Track team capacity, sprint commitments, and delivery milestones under the guidance of senior team members.
• Learn and apply Agile best practices while contributing ideas for continuous improvement.
• Gain exposure to technical concepts such as system design, security, scalability, performance, and data quality.

What we’re looking for

• Undergraduate or accelerated master’s degree, with an expected graduation in Spring 2027
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Business Technology Management, Engineering, Information systems or a related field.
• Internship, co‑op, academic project, student leadership, or extracurricular experience demonstrating teamwork and organization skills.
• Interest in project management, Agile delivery, software development, cybersecurity, or technology operations.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to break down tasks and think analytically.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
• Exposure to Agile methodologies, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, or similar tools through coursework, projects, internships, or personal learning is an asset.
• Eagerness to learn, receive feedback, and continuously develop technical and professional skills.

Nice to Have

• Scrum, Agile, Project Management, or Business Analysis coursework or certifications (such as Scrum Fundamentals or CAPM).
• Experience leading student projects, clubs, hackathons, or volunteer initiatives.
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycles and technology delivery processes

What You’ll Gain

• Mentorship from experienced project managers, engineers, and technology leaders.
• Hands‑on experience working on global cybersecurity and digital payments solutions.
• Exposure to Agile delivery, software development, and product management practices.
• Opportunities to learn project management, stakeholder communication, and technical delivery skills.
• Career growth within one of the world’s leading technology and payments companies.

Application Deadline is October 19th 2026 11:59PM EST.

Interviews will take place in November.

Compensation: 75,000 CAD

This role is not eligible for Mastercard’s work authorization sponsorship now or in the future. By proceeding in this process, you are acknowledging that you will not be able to obtain employer-sponsored work authorization from Mastercard during the course of this role.

Mastercard is a merit‑based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We hire the most qualified candidate for the role.

In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

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.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in Canada, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive pay based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.

This posting reflects one or more current openings on our team. 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.