Project Manager I, Launch Program 2027 – Purchase, NY, US

Mastercard Inc.; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Mastercard Inc. in Purchase, NY invites you to join the 18-month Launch Program 2027 as a Project Manager I. You will collaborate with Technology M&A teams, gain exposure to cross-functional projects, and develop broad business acumen while building a global perspective.

The program emphasizes hands-on experiences, structured learning opportunities, and leadership through real-world initiatives that accelerate your career in fintech.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Bachelor's or accelerated Master's with graduation between Dec 2026 and Jun 2027.
• Previous internship in project management or related field preferred.
• Leadership demonstrated through academics, organizations or activities.
• Exposure to data analytics concepts through coursework or projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive program milestones.
• Support due diligence and integration projects across tech M&A and broader Mastercard teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s or accelerated Master’s degree

Job description

Title and Summary

Project Manager I, Launch Program 2027 – Purchase, NY, US

Why join Mastercard’s Launch Program?

Throughout this 18-month program, you'll develop the ability to connect ideas, people, and markets to drive commercial impact. Through hands‑on experiences, cross‑functional projects, and structured learning opportunities, you'll gain exposure to multiple areas of Mastercard's business while building broad business acumen and a global perspective. You'll collaborate with teams across functions, contribute to strategic initiatives, and strengthen the skills needed to solve complex business challenges. This experience will help you build a well‑rounded commercial mindset and prepare you for a variety of career paths across Mastercard's global organization.

About the team

The Technology Mergers & Acquisitions (Tech M&A) team leads the technology aspects of acquisitions, integrations, divestitures, and strategic investments. We partner across Technology, Product, Security, Corporate Functions, Finance, and business stakeholders to evaluate target companies, develop integration strategies, and execute complex transformation programs that enable Mastercard's growth strategy. Our team serves as the bridge between business and technology throughout the M&A lifecycle, from pre‑deal due diligence through post‑close integration and value realization. We assess technology environments, design future‑state architectures, coordinate cross‑functional workstreams, manage program execution, and help newly acquired organizations successfully transition into the Mastercard ecosystem. We operate in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment where strategy meets execution. Team members work across diverse technologies, business domains, and geographies, helping Mastercard acquire new capabilities, accelerate innovation, enter new markets, and create long‑term value through successful integrations and separations.

What we’re looking for

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or accelerated Master’s degree, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
• Previous internship experience in project management, technical program management, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills through academic projects, student organizations, extracurricular activities, or community involvement
• Exposure to data analytics concepts, tools, or methodologies through coursework, projects, internships, or other hands‑on experiences
• This role is not eligible for Mastercard’s work authorization sponsorship. As such, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, now as well as in the future, without employer sponsorship.For example, students or recent graduates in the United States on an F1 visa(including those with CPT or OPT authorization) are not eligible for this role

Base Salary

Base Salary: $83,000 Mastercard is a merit‑based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that 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 the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach,
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include:

• insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance);
• flexible spending account and health savings account;
• paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave);
• 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro‑rated based on date of hire;
• 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays;
• 401k with a best‑in‑class company match;
• deferred compensation for eligible roles;
• fitness reimbursement or on‑site fitness facilities;
• eligibility for tuition reimbursement;
• and many more.

Mastercard benefits for interns generally include:

• 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time;
• jury duty leave;
• and on‑site fitness facilities in some locations.

Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. Governments need greater efficiencies; we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers. Retailers want to fight fraud; we provide the tools.