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About Visa Research

Technology has moved beyond its traditional enabling role to become the major driver in the transformation of commerce. Companies that are able to accelerate innovation based on sound understanding and novel application of new and disruptive technologies will be at a distinct advantage and at the forefront of this transformation.

Visa has developed and is employing a comprehensive strategy to ensure and extend its commerce technology leadership position. This strategy in action includes the formation of Visa Research, aimed at complementing an already substantial investment in technology development with a focus on the scientific foundations of existing, emerging, and future commerce related technologies across broad time horizons. With the establishment of a formal research organization and the associated long-term commitment to technology research, Visa joins the ranks of a small number of industry leaders with both the insight and ability to substantially influence and systemically impact the future.

Responsibilities:

The Portfolio Manager is responsible for ensuring that Visa Research programs and projects are planned, managed, and governed in a consistent, transparent, and disciplined manner. The position requires an experienced program management professional with the right mix of relevant experience and skills, an ability to flex between the strategic and the tactical, outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and a high level of energy and flexibility to get things done and thrive in a fast-paced, research focused, team oriented product development environment.

• Oversees the processes that govern the management of the portfolio by working with Business and product development stakeholders to ensure the smooth planning and execution of all projects 
• Create accurate and inclusive estimates, develop budgets and project plans, participate in User acceptance testing, and produce high quality project charters and other planning documentation needed for funding approvals
• Achieve project goals by collaborating with stakeholders at all management levels across Visa, including architects and strategists, technical IT subject matter experts, business partners, vendors, and Visa senior management
• Drive requirements elaboration with business and technology partners
• Direct project activities, conduct reviews, manage risk mitigation, issues, change control processes, and communicate status to senior executives within the development and business partner organizations
• Manage and track project budgets, forecasts and schedule to achieve target scope, schedule and cost
• Facilitate collective communications across the global team related to all planning, delivery and continually works to improve processes related to Visa Research portfolio 
• Ensure that all projects are in compliance with Visa's internal Project Management Methodology and Key Controls
• Direct project team composed of: local and remote teams/resources and external vendors
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changes in roles and responsibilities 
• Demonstrate skills in conflict management and negotiation to achieve project goals and develop trust with stakeholders
• Manage through influence, but without direct management authority
• Use capabilities to influence customers and stakeholders, and properly manage divergent expectations
• Embrace teamwork while promoting a culture of openness and flexibility

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
• 1 year of portfolio management experience leading technology teams in the delivery of software development, Proofs of Concepts (POCs), operational and integration efforts
• Good understanding of Agile /Scrum and Waterfall approach and comfortable with the role of either Scrum Master, Technical or Functional Project Manager
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical and business issues and solutions to multiple organizational levels
• Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to post-implementation production support, including quality assurance and system integration
• Strong process orientation and a solid understanding of project management techniques, methodologies and best practices
• Self-motivated; able to work independently while coordinating activities with cross-divisional teams in remote locations
• Team player; able to communicate with technical and business experts at all levels of the organization
• Solid analytical skills; able to think strategically
• PMP certification is a plus

Travel Requirements This position requires the incumbent to travel for work 5% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers, and reach with hands and arms. 

Work Hours Incumbent must make themselves available during core business hours.

Additional information

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.