Director of Executive Development

Mastercard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard seeks a Director of Executive Development to shape and lead the company’s enterprise approach to developing nearly 1,000 SVPs and EVPs worldwide. You will set strategy, oversee onboarding, milestone experiences, coaching, assessments, and team effectiveness to accelerate transitions and create lasting business impact.

The role partners with senior executives, People Partners, Talent Consultants, and external experts to deliver a cohesive executive development journey and grow

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leadership development for senior executives (SVPs/EVPs).
• Experience designing and delivering onboarding, milestone experiences, coaching, and team effectiveness programs.

Responsibilities

• Set and evolve enterprise executive development strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Oversee an integrated portfolio including onboarding, milestones, coaching, assessments, and team effectiveness.
• Lead flagship experiences (e.g., Voyager) and executive celebrations across a global portfolio.
• Partner with senior leaders, People Business Partners, Talent teams, and external experts to deliver differentiated development journeys.
• Manage governance, budgets, and external partnerships to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Evaluate impact using feedback and outcomes data to improve experiences and communicate value.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive development

Onboarding design

Coaching & mentoring

Stakeholder management

Global program delivery

Budget & vendor management

Communication & storytelling

Project management

Job description

• We are seeking a Director of Executive Development to shape and lead Mastercard’s enterprise approach to developing nearly 1,000 Senior Vice Presidents and Executive Vice Presidents worldwide
• In this position, you will set the strategy and oversee an integrated portfolio of executive onboarding, milestone experiences, skill building, coaching, and team effectiveness solutions that accelerate transitions, strengthen enterprise leadership, and enable sustained business impact
• This includes leading flagship experiences such as Voyager, executive celebrations, and ongoing learning aligned to the moments that matter across an executive’s career
• The ideal candidate is a strategic, globally minded, and outcomes-focused leadership development leader who combines executive presence and strong business acumen with the ability to translate enterprise priorities into distinctive, high-impact experiences
• You will partner closely with senior executives, People Business Partners, Talent Consultants, Executive Talent Acquisition, and external experts to deliver a cohesive and differentiated executive development journey
• This role reports to the Head of Leadership Development
• Set and evolve Mastercard’s enterprise executive development strategy for nearly 1,000 SVPs and EVPs, aligned with business priorities, the Mastercard Way, and the capabilities required for enterprise leadership
• Own the end-to-end executive development portfolio, creating a coherent journey across onboarding, milestone experiences, ongoing skill building, coaching, assessments, and team effectiveness
• Lead executive onboarding for newly hired, promoted, and transitioning SVPs and EVPs, including 90-day guidance, integration buddies, start-group cohorts, coaching, new leader and team integration, and milestone celebrations
• Lead and continually strengthen Voyager, Mastercard’s flagship EVP development experience, from cohort strategy and executive sponsorship through immersive learning, coaching, peer connection, and sustained application
• Design and deliver distinctive development experiences for SVPs and EVPs, including executive celebrations, performance and development sessions, enterprise-relevant skill building, and other high-impact learning moments
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and P&C partners, translating enterprise priorities and executive needs into targeted individual, cohort, and team solutions
• Partner with Executive Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, People Business Partners, and business leaders to ensure executive transitions and development are connected, timely, and tailored to critical business needs
• Oversee executive coaching, assessment, and team effectiveness offerings, ensuring the right solutions are deployed at the right moments and integrated into broader leadership journeys
• Lead a high-performing team and manage external partners, program governance, budgets, communications, and delivery standards across a complex global portfolio
• Use executive feedback, participation data, and outcome measures to evaluate impact, strengthen experiences, and communicate the value of executive development to senior stakeholders
• Stay current on executive development research and market practices, bringing forward innovative approaches that are practical, globally relevant, and differentiated for Mastercard

• Passion for enabling leadership growth and shaping the future of the organization
• Combines strategic thought leadership with proven expertise in program execution
• Proven thought leader, with track record of writing, speaking, and/or consulting on talent trends
• Collaborative and results-driven, with a track record of delivering measurable talent impact
• Demonstrated experience managing external vendors, contracts, and complex budgets, with strong financial stewardship and a focus on quality, value, and measurable outcomes
• Proven experience in executive and leadership development, with emphasis on designing high‑impact onboarding, transition, and development strategies for senior executives in a complex global organization
• Experience aligning development with performance, potential, and succession planning
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and storytelling skills across formats and audiences
• Strong strategic thinking, project management, and global program delivery skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence and advise senior leaders across a matrixed organization