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Mastercard

Processes payments across a global network

PMO Manager - Commercial Acceptance Product

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 10/30/26
No salary listed
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Bachelor's
London, UK
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Project & Program ManagementProgram Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience in payments, financial services, fintech, or management consulting working with product organizations.
  • Understanding of the payment ecosystem.
  • Background in PMO, commercialization, strategic execution, or management consulting.
  • Track record leading cross-functional business initiatives in a matrixed global organization.
  • Strong executive communication skills and the ability to influence without authority.
  • Strong analytical skills and business judgment.
  • Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Corporate security responsibilities include abiding by Mastercard's security policies and practices, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of accessed information, reporting suspected information security violations or breaches, and completing periodic mandatory security training.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the PMO lead for Commercial Acceptance Product and Engineering, acting as the trusted execution partner and central source of truth across strategic initiatives.
  • Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, governance routines, success metrics, and commercialization outcomes.
  • Lead Steering Committee meetings and engage with EVP/SVP-level stakeholders.
  • Independently drive execution across complex, cross-functional programs spanning teams, regions, and enterprise dependencies.
  • Align stakeholders, clarify objectives, and establish clear paths to execution for ambiguous priorities.
  • Drive launch readiness, stakeholder alignment, and commercialization governance to support client adoption, implementation readiness, and business growth.
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and decision points; provide recommendations and escalate issues as appropriate.
  • Establish and manage KPIs, program scorecards, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to measure execution performance and business outcomes.
  • Support business case development and track benefits realization against defined financial, operational, and strategic targets.
  • Analyze trends, identify execution gaps, and partner with Product, Engineering, and regional teams to develop corrective action plans.
  • Use data, insights, and structured problem solving to inform recommendations and drive continuous improvement.
  • Help teams shift from status reporting to outcome management, with a focus on measurable impact.
Desired Qualifications
  • Direct experience at transaction banks, acquirers, processors, or payment networks.
  • Understanding of interchange, pricing, and acceptance economics.
  • Experience with commercialization and go-to-market execution.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
  • PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification.

About the company

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Mastercard

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Mastercard operates a global payment network connecting financial institutions, merchants, businesses and consumers. It authorizes, clears and settles transactions between participating institutions, while banks issue Mastercard-branded cards and extend credit to their customers. Its services also include fraud detection, identity verification, payment tokenization, data analysis and consulting for organizations managing commerce and financial operations. The company earns network fees linked to payment volumes and processed transactions, along with fees for its services and solutions. Founded by a group of banks in 1966, Mastercard is headquartered in Purchase, within Harrison, New York.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Town of Harrison, New York

Founded

1966

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What believers are saying

  • Revenue is growing: July 2026 Mastercard reported $9.3 billion Q2 net revenue, up 14% year over year.
  • Services broaden growth: July 2026 Mastercard reported Q2 value-added services and solutions net revenue growth of 20%.
  • Parent support has a published floor: Mastercard lists at least 16 weeks of new parent leave, with regional variations.

What critics are saying

  • Customer incentives complicate revenue: Mastercard adjusts rebates when actual client transaction volumes differ from estimates.
  • Legal costs remain material: February 2026 Mastercard reported $504 million in pre-tax litigation provisions for 2025.
  • Remote work is program based: Mastercard lists a hybrid policy and four-week work-from-elsewhere benefit, with regional variations.

What makes Mastercard unique

  • Acceptance spans currencies: Mastercard's network processes payments in over 210 markets and 150 currencies.
  • Tokens connect payment participants: Mastercard's APIs enable issuers, merchants and service providers to use tokens at scale.
  • Fraud scoring extends beyond Mastercard cards: Decision Intelligence assesses transactions processed by any payment network.

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Benefits

  • New Parent Leave
  • Inclusive Family Building Benefit
  • Employee Family Resource Program
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Dependent Scholarship
  • Employee Assitance Fund
  • Business Resource Groups
  • Employee Recognition
  • Flexible Work
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Travel Assistance
  • Matching Charitable Gifts

Company News

Al Jarida
Oct 21st, 2026
Boubyan and Mastercard sign a strategic agreement

Boubyan and Mastercard sign a strategic agreement To enable fintech in Kuwait and explore new opportunities for cooperation Published on 21-10-2026 Boubyan Bank and Mastercard signed a new agreement aimed at enabling fintech companies, within the framework of their strategic cooperation that reflects their joint commitment to supporting innovation and contributing to the growth of Kuwait's fintech ecosystem. The agreement allows both parties to explore new opportunities for cooperation and apply innovative solutions, leveraging Boubyan's advanced banking infrastructure and operational and regulatory expertise, along with Mastercard's global network and technological capabilities in payments, which enhances the efficiency of digital financial services and supports delivering easier and more secure experiences for customers. Saleh Al-Mansour: The agreement establishes an approach with Mastercard to develop solutions that keep pace with the future of financial services and digital payments The agreement was signed in the presence of Abdullah Al-Tuwijri, CEO of Personal, Private, and Digital Banking at Boubyan Bank, and Mark Elliott, Regional President for the Eastern Arab Region at Mastercard, along with a number of executive leaders and Mastercard representatives. A partnership that supports innovation On this occasion, Saleh Al-Mansour, General Manager of Retail Products and Business Performance at Boubyan Bank, said: "The agreement demonstrates the importance of the ongoing cooperation between Boubyan and Mastercard, reflecting their shared vision for the future of financial services and digital payments, and enabling the use of both parties' expertise in innovation and contributing to the development of Kuwait's financial and technology sector." Al-Mansour added: "Supporting fintech companies is one of the main pillars of Boubyan's direction, by helping them turn their ideas into applicable and scalable solutions and supporting them at various stages of launch and expansion." Integrated banking infrastructure Al-Mansour continued: "Qualified technology companies can benefit from the Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) program offered by Boubyan Bank, enabling them to develop more efficient products at a faster pace and focus more on improving the quality of their solutions and user experiences, within a framework that ensures the highest standards of governance, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements." The solutions available under this program include the BIN Sponsorship service for adding bank cards to digital wallets, which enables companies to issue their own card and payment products; the ATM as a Service offering, which allows digital wallet users to withdraw cash without a card by connecting to Boubyan's network; and the Virtual IBAN service, enabling them to receive bank transfers directly in their digital wallets. Mark Elliott: Kuwait's advanced infrastructure and the expansion of digital payment adoption open horizons for innovation in fintech Al-Mansour noted that the Empower by Boubyan initiative represents another example of the bank's role in supporting technology companies to enhance their readiness for expansion and their market presence. He affirmed that these models embody Boubyan's vision of building an integrated technology ecosystem that supports fintech companies at various stages of their development, enhancing Kuwait's position in the digital economy. The bank continues to expand its partnerships with leading global institutions, keeping pace with rapid transformations in the banking and financial services industry and supporting the local market's readiness for the next stage. Global expertise For his part, Mark Elliott, Regional President for the Eastern Arab Region at Mastercard, said: "Kuwait's advanced infrastructure and the continuous expansion in digital payment adoption contribute to creating new opportunities for innovation in the fintech sector, and our cooperation with Boubyan Bank reflects this shared commitment to supporting this progress and enhancing fintech's contribution to the country's digital economy." Elliott added: "Mastercard has extensive expertise across various aspects of the payments sector, including understanding the evolution of payment technologies, standards, and customer expectations. Therefore, through this cooperation, we seek to share this expertise to support the development of fintech solutions that contribute to enhancing commerce and enabling more individuals and businesses to realize their potential for growth and prosperity."

Zawya
Oct 21st, 2026
Mastercard Gateway goes live in Syria, enabling international digital payments.

Mastercard Gateway goes live in Syria, enabling international digital payments. Available via Mastercard Merchant Cloud, the unified global commerce platform helps merchants and businesses across the Republic enhance digital payment innovation. Published 21 October 2026, 04:35 (GMT-7) Damascus, Syria: Mastercard has introduced Mastercard Gateway in Syria, providing businesses and financial institutions with a fully integrated platform capable of processing secure digital payments across point-of-sale (POS), and e-commerce payment channels. The launch strengthens the country's digital payments infrastructure and marks a further step in Syria's participation in the global payments ecosystem, following the successful processing of the first international card-present and card-not-present transactions in Syria in over a decade. Mastercard Gateway is available via Merchant Cloud, Mastercard's unified payments platform that offers merchant and businesses streamlined access to market-leading payment solutions and services - such as agentic commerce, fraud protection, tokenization, data insights and hosted checkout options. The Gateway helps businesses simplify and navigate the complexities of commerce around the world, supporting their expansion into new markets and delivering exceptional experiences for end users. "Syria's reconnection to the international payments ecosystem is crucially important for the country's economic recovery, opening doors for people and businesses to participate in the global economy. We are proud to be part of that historic milestone and look forward to continuing to work with our partners in Syria to unlock new opportunities for growth," said Adam Jones, division president, West Arabia, Mastercard. Mastercard Gateway combines Mastercard's global payment technology with local payment infrastructure, enabling live, end-to-end transaction processing in store and online. The innovative platform empowers merchants to reach a broader customer base, tap into e-commerce and reduce reliance on cash while creating a smoother path for international digital giants and e-commerce players across industries to enter the Syrian market. "Through Mastercard Gateway, Syria's banks can now extend merchant acceptance faster, giving the country's merchants - from large retailers to SMEs -a simple, secure and reliable pathway to digital payments to meet their customers' evolving needs," said Gaurang Shah, executive vice president, Global Acceptance and Merchant Solutions. The introduction of Mastercard Gateway represents the company's latest contribution to the development of digital payments capabilities in Syria, with the potential to support greater financial inclusion and SME growth. By broadening merchant acceptance and access to modern payment capabilities, the platform enables consumers and businesses to benefit from fast, simple and secure ways to pay while fueling the country's wider digital transformation and long-term economic development. Ensuring that businesses across the region have the payments infrastructure in place that ensures they are ready for whatever comes next. About Mastercard Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're building a resilient economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. www.mastercard.com The press release is provided for informational purposes only. 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Financing Your Way
Oct 21st, 2026
Mastercard launches AI-powered benefits assistant.

Mastercard launches AI-powered benefits assistant. Mastercard's new AI tool helps customers unlock hidden card perks, potentially boosting consumer confidence for high-ticket retail purchases. Curated by Financing Your Way from original reporting by Finextra - Lending. Summary is AI-assisted and editorially reviewed - see its editorial standards. Mastercard is launching a generative AI tool designed to help cardholders understand and use their credit card benefits. For retailers and service providers, this is a significant development in how customers interact with their financing tools at the point of sale. Most customers have no idea what perks, protections, or financing offers are attached to the cards in their wallets. This tool bridges that gap by providing instant, conversational answers about card features. When your customers are better informed about their card benefits, they are more likely to complete high-ticket purchases. For example, if a customer realizes mid-transaction that their card offers extended warranties or specific purchase protection through this AI assistant, the 'risk' of the purchase decreases. This technology helps move the credit card from a simple payment swipe to a proactive financial tool. It reduces friction during the sales process by empowering the buyer with real-time data about their own purchasing power and perks. As AI becomes embedded in the payment experience, expect more customers to ask specific questions about card-linked financing and rewards while standing at your counter. Making sure your staff knows that these tools exist can help them encourage customers to check their apps for hidden savings or protections that might close a deal. Who else is covering this

MarketBeat
Oct 21st, 2026
Mastercard Incorporated $MA stake reduced by Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.

Mastercard Incorporated $MA stake reduced by Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. October 21, 2026 Key points. * Robeco Institutional Asset Management cut its Mastercard stake by 13.1% in the third quarter, selling 124,144 shares and retaining 825,975 shares worth approximately $455.5 million. Institutional investors collectively own 97.28% of the company. * Mastercard reported quarterly revenue of $9.28 billion and adjusted earnings of $5.04 per share, exceeding analyst expectations, while revenue increased 14.1% year over year. * Analysts remain broadly bullish, with Mastercard carrying a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating and an average price target of $682.66, though the stock's roughly 34-times earnings valuation leaves elevated expectations for continued growth. * Tracking Mastercard through earnings season? MarketBeat All Access sends real-time alerts on ratings, earnings, and news - $149 a year, locked in for as long as you stay. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. decreased its holdings in shares of Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA - Free Report) by 13.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 825,975 shares of the credit services provider's stock after selling 124,144 shares during the quarter. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. owned approximately 0.09% of Mastercard worth $455,500,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in MA. Robinswood Financial LLC bought a new stake in Mastercard during the 1st quarter worth about $25,000. First Pacific Financial boosted its stake in shares of Mastercard by 113.8% during the 1st quarter. First Pacific Financial now owns 62 shares of the credit services provider's stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 33 shares during the last quarter. Allied Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Mastercard during the 2nd quarter worth about $34,000. Premier Financial Group bought a new position in shares of Mastercard in the 2nd quarter valued at about $39,000. Finally, Roxbury Financial LLC grew its holdings in shares of Mastercard by 102.6% in the 2nd quarter. Roxbury Financial LLC now owns 79 shares of the credit services provider's stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 97.28% of the company's stock. Key headlines impacting Mastercard. Here are the key news stories impacting Mastercard this week: * Mastercard introduced its Global Money Platform, which integrates stablecoins with traditional currencies to support cross-border payments. The initiative could expand transaction volumes and create new opportunities among banks, businesses and fintech customers. * The company launched Stablecoin Security, an API that combines payment and blockchain intelligence to screen for fraud, scams and sanctions exposure before funds move on-chain. The tool may reduce institutional concerns about stablecoins while creating additional security and risk-management revenue opportunities. * Mastercard also unveiled an AI-powered Agent Detection Score to identify transactions initiated by software rather than humans. The product positions the network to manage fraud and trust risks as autonomous shopping agents become more widespread. * New and expanded partnerships, including initiatives with Moovn, BankIslami, Extend and Finsei, broaden Mastercard's digital-payment, business-software and regional payment reach. These efforts could support long-term payment volume growth. * CFO Ling Hai sold 4,317 shares valued at approximately $2.7 million under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. The transaction may weigh modestly on sentiment, but its scheduled nature limits its usefulness as a signal about Mastercard's outlook. * With MA near a record level and valued at roughly 34 times earnings, expectations remain elevated. The stock may require continued strong revenue growth and earnings beats to sustain further gains. Analysts set new price targets. A number of analysts recently issued reports on MA shares. Robert W. Baird lifted their target price on Mastercard from $660.00 to $710.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Friday, October 9th. Clear Str raised Mastercard to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Bank of America raised their price target on Mastercard from $700.00 to $735.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Rothschild & Co Redburn lowered their price target on Mastercard from $710.00 to $688.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Finally, Wolfe Research upped their price objective on Mastercard from $680.00 to $740.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 25th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Mastercard presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $682.66. Discover more Stock Research Tools Stock Market News Insider activity. In other Mastercard news, insider Sachin Mehra sold 7,444 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $577.13, for a total value of $4,296,155.72. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 40,916 shares in the company, valued at $23,613,851.08. The trade was a 15.39% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Linda Kirkpatrick sold 4,280 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $570.31, for a total transaction of $2,440,926.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 31,179 shares in the company, valued at approximately $17,781,695.49. This represents a 12.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 72,676 shares of company stock valued at $41,966,586. 0.09% of the stock is owned by company insiders. Mastercard stock up 0.7%. Mastercard stock opened at $620.62 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.96, a current ratio of 1.06 and a quick ratio of 1.06. The company's 50-day moving average is $578.27 and its 200-day moving average is $537.01. The firm has a market capitalization of $543.67 billion, a PE ratio of 34.14, a P/E/G ratio of 1.76 and a beta of 0.76. Mastercard Incorporated has a fifty-two week low of $464.52 and a fifty-two week high of $624.29. Mastercard (NYSE:MA - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The credit services provider reported $5.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $4.77 by $0.27. Mastercard had a return on equity of 239.99% and a net margin of 46.34%. The company had revenue of $9.28 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $9.08 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $4.15 earnings per share. The business's revenue was up 14.1% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Mastercard Incorporated will post 19.91 earnings per share for the current year. Mastercard announces dividend. The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 9th. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 9th will be issued a dividend of $0.87 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 9th. This represents a $3.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. Mastercard's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 19.14%. Mastercard company profile. Mastercard Incorporated NYSE: MA is a global payments technology company that operates a network connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses. The company facilitates electronic payments and provides technology that supports transactions conducted through credit, debit, prepaid and commercial payment products. In addition to operating its payments network, Mastercard offers services in areas such as payment security, fraud prevention, authentication, cybersecurity, data and analytics, loyalty programs, digital identity and open banking. This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected]. Before you consider Mastercard, you'll want to hear this. 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Crypto.com
Oct 20th, 2026
Mastercard develops agent payments for AI services via.

Mastercard develops agent payments for AI services via. News Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:48 UTC 1 hour ago Mastercard is collaborating with Cloudflare to develop a system called Agent Pay for Machines, which allows AI agents to pay for digital services. This innovative payment solution aims to enhance Mastercard's capabilities in the digital finance space and could significantly affect crypto adoption. More details can be found in the original tweet. Breaking it down. The broader crypto market is currently displaying mixed signals, with varying momentum across major assets. Mastercard's initiative to build agent payments with Cloudflare comes at a time when the integration of AI in financial services is gaining traction. This development signals a potential shift in how digital transactions might be conducted, setting the stage for greater adoption of cryptocurrency in everyday transactions. The partnership aims to streamline payments, showcasing Mastercard's commitment to incorporating cutting-edge technology into its offerings. Quick take. * Mastercard is collaborating with Cloudflare on Agent Pay for Machines. The initiative allows AI agents to handle payments for digital services. This integration is expected to enhance payment processing capabilities. The announcement reflects Mastercard's ongoing efforts to innovate in the payment sector. Cloudflare's technology will support this new payment solution. By the numbers. Currently, the crypto market is experiencing fluctuations, with significant focus on institutional adoption. While specific volume and price movements are not reported, Mastercard's partnership with Cloudflare could influence market sentiment positively. Traders are likely observing this development closely, as increased adoption of AI in payments may lead to enhanced utility for digital currencies in various sectors. ... Continue reading the full article at the original source below. This content is automatically aggregated. Full credit goes to the original publisher (coinfomania.com).