Strategic Lead, VAS Strategy & Planning

VISA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Job summary

Visa is seeking a Senior Manager to partner with the VAS Business Strategy & Planning leadership, guiding multi-year strategy, portfolio diagnostics, and major initiatives. The role involves coordinating with senior stakeholders and delivering data-driven insights to accelerate growth.

You will own planning activities, OKR formulation, and board/exec materials, while shaping strategic recommendations and ensuring timely execution in a dynamic payments environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's or 5+ years with an Advanced Degree or 2+ years with a PhD.
• Preferred: 3+ years in management consulting or corporate strategy.
• Extensive experience in Payments and Financial Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams related to multi-year strategy development and significant opportunities, including acquisitions; manage milestones.
• Structure and solve business problems with internal stakeholders to enable informed decisions.
• Communicate recommendations to senior management in a clear, concise way.
• Design and manage major planning activities, including OKR formulation and performance reviews.
• Support creation of materials for Board meetings, executive forums, and client councils.
• Proactively manage upwards to pre-empt opportunities and challenges.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Executive communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

AI in strategic analysis

Collaboration

Storytelling / visual design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (Masters/MBA/JD/MD)

Job description

Visa is seeking a Senior Manager to partner with the VAS Business Strategy & Planning leadership, guiding multi-year strategy, portfolio diagnostics, and major initiatives. The role involves coordinating with senior stakeholders and delivering data-driven insights to accelerate growth.

You will own planning activities, OKR formulation, and board/exec materials, while shaping strategic recommendations and ensuring timely execution in a dynamic payments environment.