Strategic Projects Consultant - Payments & Advisory

Mastercard; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard in Manila is seeking a Consultant in Advisors & Consulting Services, Deploy, to manage client projects and drive measurable value across industries. You will lead analyses, deliver practical recommendations, and work closely with client teams to execute strategies, while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders.

The role emphasizes project delivery, risk management, and collaboration with Mastercard colleagues to uphold the firm’s standards and client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with work experience in project management and change management methodologies.
• 2–3 years of Project Management experience.
• Exposure to financial institutions, payments, and/or consultancies.
• Relevant teamwork and client or internal stakeholder management experience.
• Logical, structured thinking.
• Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks with multiple clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• You will manage individual projects with minimal supervision, including tracking metrics, handling complex analyses, and preparing communications to report back to client and internal leadership.
• You will develop practical recommendations, contribute to team discussions on implications of analyses, and work alongside the client’s staff on each project, assisting with implementation tasks.
• Provide input on multiple small and large high-value projects across a range of industries and problem statements.
• Collaborate with Mastercard team to understand clients’ needs, challenges, agenda, and risks.
• Lead internal and client meetings with strong communication skills.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Client management

English communication

Multitasking

Structured thinking

MS Office

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Project Management tools

Job description

Mastercard in Manila is seeking a Consultant in Advisors & Consulting Services, Deploy, to manage client projects and drive measurable value across industries. You will lead analyses, deliver practical recommendations, and work closely with client teams to execute strategies, while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders.

The role emphasizes project delivery, risk management, and collaboration with Mastercard colleagues to uphold the firm’s standards and client outcomes.