Director, SSO Product Commercialization (Ref#SSO00204) | London, UK

Mastercard, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital payments is seeking a Director for SSO Product Commercialization in London. This role involves developing go-to-market strategies for over 110 products in Cyber Security and Fraud Solutions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in product development, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product development and commercialization.
• Strong process implementation skills.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize product commercialization processes.
• Create and manage go-to-market plans for global deployment.
• Collaborate with regional teams to execute strategies.

Skills

Product development

Commercialization

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Job description

Director, SSO Product Commercialization (Ref#SSO00204)

Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. We help build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper by supporting digital payments that are secure, simple, smart, and accessible. Our technology, innovation, partnerships, and networks enable us to deliver products and services that help people, businesses, and governments realize their potential.

Title and Summary
The Director, SSO Product Commercialization, leads Mastercard's efforts in developing and executing go-to-market strategies for over 110 products within the Security Solutions (SSO) group, which focuses on Cyber Security, Identity, Fraud & Decisioning Solutions, and Experience and Disputes. This role reports to the Vice President of Commercialization and involves managing product commercialization strategies across one of the four domains, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and optimize product commercialization processes to accelerate market entry.
2. Ensure adherence to the commercialization methodology to turn concepts into market-ready products that generate financial returns.
3. Coordinate with product managers and stakeholders to support the product lifecycle and improve business outcomes.
4. Create and manage comprehensive go-to-market plans tailored for global deployment with regional considerations.
5. Collaborate with regional teams to execute strategies and optimize revenue.
6. Align product portfolios with global and regional teams to identify synergies and market opportunities.
7. Maintain documentation to support knowledge sharing and process consistency.
8. Develop strategic narratives for the domain and assess market landscapes to identify customer needs.
9. Work with cross-functional teams to expand and deploy solutions into new markets and use cases.
10. Engage with industry leaders, analysts, clients, and partners on topics like Financial Crime Risk Management, Digital Fraud, and Cyber Risks.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience in product development and commercialization, with strong process implementation skills.
• Understanding of product management principles; familiarity with Mastercard's Studio process is a plus.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts into clear narratives.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of technical product development and financial concepts, including pricing and business case development.
• Ability to build relationships across diverse teams and geographies.
• Demonstrated initiative and accountability in challenging environments.
• Strong project management capabilities.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All Mastercard employees must:

• Follow security policies and practices;
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of information;
• Report security violations;
• Complete mandatory security training.