Technical Program Analyst

At its core Visa is a payments network that connects consumers and merchants with financial institutions.  At the heart of our brand promise is VisaNet of which the main components are authorization clearing and settlement and dispute resolution systems.  Payment Products Development (PPD) is the Visa technology organization with responsibility for maintaining and enhancing VisaNet to meet current and future market needs.  We develop and manage end-to-end technology solutions that deliver reliable scalable and secure financial transaction processing services to Visas clients.

This position based in Bangalore India will lead projects in PPD ensuring the delivery of regional and global solutions as driven by the business.  The position works with technical staff business partners and senior management across organizational boundaries to obtain resources schedule work activities and coordinate all areas to successfully complete project deliverables.

Responsibilities :

• Work with business and technology subject matter experts to assess requirements define scope create estimates and produce Project Charters and other documentation needed for funding approvals

Plan and coordinate delivery of small-scale projects that span multiple organizations

Set clear expectations with business partners to provide transparency into project initiation activities and manage day-to-day interaction during project execution and delivery

Perform project planning and scheduling manage tasks and coordinate project resources to meet objectives and timelines

Proactively identify manage and mitigate project risks and find ways to accomplish project goals in the context of dynamic business / technical environments

Provide customer service and communicate project status (timelines progress and challenges) to technology and business stakeholders regularly

Achieve project goals by engaging effectively with stakeholders including enterprise architects and strategists technical subject matter experts business partners Visa senior management technology vendors and financial institutions and strategic partners as needed

Manage project budgets effectively by ensuring forecasts and actual charges are in line with approved bids and project costs are effectively controlled

Anticipate change and identify ways to overcome challenges and constraints to keep project activities on schedule to meet or exceed business partner expectations

Take initiative to exhaust all avenues to resolve issues / problems before involving management escalation

Ensure project is in compliance with Visas Project Management Methodology and Key Controls

Keep project status updated in project management tools and maintain good records (e.g. project financials schedule issues risks change control decisions)

As a global organization there may be a need to attend calls / meetings after / before standard office hours during the week

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Visa is not offering relocation assistance for this role.

Visa is not supporting immigration for this role.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications :

2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD or PhD)

Preferred Qualifications :

3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD)

Experience managing small scale and mid-sized cross functional projects involving product delivery and / or technology modernization / integration using waterfall and agile methodology.

Experience conducting Agile Ceremonies as a Scrum Master

PMP CSM SAFE certifications are a plus

Strong process orientation solid understanding of project management techniques (waterfall / agile) release management methodologies and related best practices

Ability to coach team in agile practices and lead scrum teams towards higher maturity levels

Experience working with product owners in facilitating backlog grooming and handover to teams

Exposure to tools like Tableau JIRA Confluence Wiki or similar tools / technologies

Demonstrated organizational planning and analytical skills including project scheduling estimating risk identification and change management

Excellent verbal written and presentation skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical and business issues and solutions across multiple organizational levels

Ability to work independently yet seamlessly integrate activities and collaborate effectively within a program team and across other organizations

Solid analytical and problem-solving skills ability to think strategically

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools (Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Visio Project SharePoint)

Additional Information :

Work Hours : Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements : This position requires travel 5-10% 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.

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.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY : The estimated salary range for this position is 123000.00 to 190900.00 USD per year which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge skills experience and addition this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical Dental Vision 401 (k) FSA / HSA Life Insurance Paid Time Off and Wellness Program.

Visa is not offering relocation assistance for this role.

Visa is not supporting immigration for this role.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Project / Program Management,Program Management,Data Collection,Military Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Earned Value Management,Sharepoint,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Financial Management,Contracts

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1