Director - Strategic Planning

Mastercard; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global payments technology company is seeking a Director of Strategic Planning in London. This role focuses on shaping regional strategy and leading cross-functional projects while identifying growth opportunities. Candidates should have a proven track record in strategic leadership and problem-solving skills. Experience in payments or consulting is preferred. This position offers the chance to work on high-stakes projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading high-stakes strategic projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for growth or improvement.
• Lead cross-functional strategic projects.
• Drive change by partnering with different teams.

Skills

Proven track record of leading high-stakes strategic projects

Analytical mindset

Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams

Influencing stakeholders

Adaptability

Knowledge of payments

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 and 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

Director - Strategic Planning

Overview

The Director of Strategic Planning will play a key role in shaping Mastercard Europe strategy and accelerating its execution. They will lead cross-functional projects developing strategic plans in partnership with different business units, identify and pursue new growth opportunities, analyze M&A opportunities, etc. The function sits within Europe Strategy & Business Excellence — a great place to learn rapidly by being exposed to the most strategic questions Mastercard Europe faces and by working with other smart and driven colleagues.

Role

• Proactively identify opportunities for growth or improvement within the region.
• Help regionalize Mastercard's global strategy and accelerate its execution.
• Assist other business units in accelerating their growth strategies.
• Lead cross-functional strategic projects for the region — from defining the problem statement to developing robust execution plans.
• Drive change by partnering closely with different teams.

All About You

• Proven track record of leading high-stakes strategic projects.
• A problem-solver with an analytical mindset and ability to cut through noise and complexity.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams without direct reporting lines.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change.
• Quick to adapt to new topics and projects.
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects concurrently.
• Knowledge of payments is a strong plus.
• Consulting background and/or experience in an in-house corporate strategy role is a plus.

Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks come with inherent risks. 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 accessed information.
• Report any suspected information security violations or breaches.
• Complete all mandatory security trainings per Mastercard's guidelines.