Lead Software Technical Program Manager

Mastercard is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager to drive complex software initiatives from planning through delivery. You will align engineering, product, security, and business teams; establish program plans and milestones; manage dependencies, risks, and resources; and communicate progress to stakeholders and leadership. The role calls for strong technical program management experience, a deep understanding of software development practices, and the ability to guide teams through change while maintaining focus on quality and outcomes. Join a collaborative, inclusive environment that values innovation, continuous growth, and the development of powerful, user-friendly solutions for businesses worldwide., * Plan and lead complex technical programs from initiation through delivery.

• Coordinate engineering, product, security, and business teams to align objectives and timelines.
• Develop program roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, and resource plans.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and scope changes.
• Track delivery progress and communicate status, decisions, and escalations to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement in program processes and delivery outcomes.

• Technical program management
• Program planning and execution
• Cross-functional leadership
• Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Software development lifecycle
• Risk and issue management
• Stakeholder communication
• Roadmap and release management
• Budget and resource planning
• Cloud and enterprise software concepts