Strategic Technical Program Leader — Cross-Org Delivery

Mastercard

Donabate

On-site

EUR 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional programs within our BMI organization in Ireland. You will shape delivery strategies, align teams across regions, and ensure on-time, high-quality outcomes in a fast-evolving technology environment.

You bring proven experience in agile delivery, stakeholder management, and independent execution. This role demands bridging vendors, engineering and product teams, establishing scalable delivery patterns,

Qualifications

Experience leading complex technical programs across multiple teams and external partners.
Strong agile delivery and scrum practices.
Proven ability to manage escalations and align stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Operate independently to address ambiguous problem spaces, establish clarity, and drive timely execution.
Establish program management practices, governance, and operating rhythms for a growing org.
Lead coordination across internal teams and external vendors for aligned delivery.
Bridge gaps between regions, architectures, vendors, and orgs to create scalable patterns.
Manage escalations and resolve complex delivery challenges impacting multiple teams.
Serve as primary program contact, communicating with senior leadership and updating stakeholders.
Provide visibility into status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders.
Facilitate dialogue to resolve misalignment and enable predictable delivery.
Oversee execution across multiple teams/domains and improve delivery processes.
Support scaling of squads by establishing repeatable delivery models.