Manager, Products and Solutions
@ Mastercard

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
$150,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 11 hours ago

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Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in over 200 countries and territories. The aim is to build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper with secure, simple, smart, and accessible digital transactions.

Title And Summary

The Manager, Products and Solutions role for Digital Payments & Labs in East Africa is designed to implement product strategies in alignment with market objectives. The role involves synchronizing global product developments with regional market demands, launching digital products, and ensuring operational success.

Role

  • Develop and execute go-to-market strategy for Digital Payments & Labs in East Africa.
  • Collaborate with global and regional teams on product capabilities including MCQR, virtual cards, tokenisation, contactless, and QR.
  • Partner with in-market account and market development teams for client engagements and product strategy communication.
  • Support marketing, communications and manage budget utilization for product launches.
  • Identify local supplier, wallet, and fintech partnerships; develop digital payment ecosystems through cross-functional initiatives.
  • Continuously assess market competition and trends to adjust strategy accordingly.

All About You

Applicants must be fluent in English with 5+ years in product development and management. A passion for payments and innovation is essential, along with the ability to work in a matrix organization, lead teams, and achieve timely results. Prior experience across cultures and success in commercializing digital solutions in large markets will be highly valued.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All employees must adhere to Mastercard security policies including confidentiality and integrity of information, report any breaches, and complete mandatory security trainings.

Key skills/competency

  • Digital Payments
  • Product Strategy
  • Market Development
  • Innovation
  • Go-to-market
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Tokenisation
  • Contactless
  • Partnerships
  • Security

How to Get Hired at Mastercard

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Mastercard's culture: Understand their mission and industry innovations.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight digital payments and product management experiences.
  • Prepare thorough examples: Detail successful product launches and partnerships.
  • Network strategically: Engage with current employees on LinkedIn.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review digital payments platforms and APIs
Study product lifecycle and technology spec
Stay updated on tokenisation and security protocols
Analyze competitor digital innovations

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging product launch experience
Explain handling cross-functional team conflicts
Discuss managing rapid market changes
Share an example of stakeholder engagement success

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