Mastercard Data & Services helps customers make smarter decisions and achieve better outcomes through data, technology, and insights beyond the transaction. We partner with organizations across industries to drive innovation, digital transformation, and business growth

The Mastercard Data & Services Global Product team is seeking a Manager, Thought Leadership Program to support the growth and evolution of Mastercard’s premium thought leadership offerings across North America. This product management role sits within the Digital Safari Global Product Team and focuses on creating impactful learning experiences that help customers navigate emerging technologies, innovation, and business transformation

Digital Safari is Mastercard’s premium executive thought leadership program, providing insight and foresight on topics including digital transformation, AI, cybersecurity, digital assets, leadership, innovation, and emerging technology trends. The program serves C-suite executives in banking and payments through experiences with leading academics, industry experts, consultants, and innovators

The Safari program is run across multiple global locations including Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Stockholm, Vancouver, Paris, London, Singapore and Hong Kong. Speakers include leading academics from prestigious Universities like INSEAD, Stanford, London School of Economics. Other subject matter experts are drawn from industry, fintech, research houses, consultants, innovation labs and the investment community

As the program has grown impressively, we are seeking a product manager to help scale and enhance our North American offerings,



particularly across the West Coast, Canada, and new growth markets. This role will also contribute to the development of new, scalable thought leadership products and experiences for Mastercard customers

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth, creative, and collaborative team

Shape the evolution and growth of Mastercard’s thought leadership offerings across North America

Design and enhance executive learning experiences, workshops, masterclasses, roundtables, and innovation programs

Research customer needs, industry trends, and thought leadership delivery preferences to inform product strategy

Develop thought leadership propositions tailored to specific customer segments and executive audiences

Build and manage relationships with universities, consultants, industry experts, and innovation partners

Create and maintain a network of high-quality speakers, facilitators, and experiential learning opportunities

Design compelling executive programs, including themes, content, speakers, and customer experiences

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify subject matter experts and expand thought leadership offerings





Support business development initiatives as the thought leadership product specialist

Partner with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure program compliance and scalability

Host and facilitate customer engagements, ensuring a high-quality experience that drives lasting customer value

Support the design and delivery of related BMI products, including speaker series, seminars, fintech engagements, and innovation experiences

Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder management skillsStrong network-building capabilities within innovation, technology, or fintech ecosystems preferredExperience supporting business growth initiatives and product performance objectivesStrong research and analytical capabilities with the ability to translate insights into scalable offeringsStrong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrategic thinker with a hands‑on approach to executionKnowledge of emerging technologies, innovation trends, and their application within banking, payments, fintech, or technology sectorsProven ability to build and manage relationships with senior executives, partners, and external stakeholdersExperience in Product Management, including product strategy and lifecycle managementExcellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skillsExperience in thought leadership, executive education, innovation programs, event management, consulting, or customer engagement preferredBachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience

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📌 Manager of Product Management (Executive Thought Leadership) (British Columbia)
🏢 Mastercard
📍 British Columbia