Vice President, Data Quality Platforms

Overview
Vice President, Data Quality Platforms. The Enterprise Data Quality (EDQ) team within the AI and Data Office is responsible for developing Mastercard's data quality program and driving data quality improvements to ensure data is of the highest quality and fit-for-purpose to support business and analytic uses. The team designs controls and solutions that help protect the integrity of the network and collaborates with regional and global product teams, as well as Services Technology, to identify and prioritize data quality investments throughout the lifecycle of the business. This includes working with standards governing bodies such as ISO to define effective data formats and other standards. The team also manages key data assets and capabilities supporting DQ, such as merchant location and company master data, and the Enterprise Data Quality tooling used to profile and monitor data.
Responsibilities
Act as the senior business owner for data quality investments, partnering with technology on the design and delivery.
In conjunction with Services Tech, lead the strategic vision, roadmap, and execution of Mastercard's data quality platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise data governance and business objectives.
Drive the roadmap and implementation of data quality platforms to enhance data accuracy, consistency, and usability across global systems.
Develop and manage multi-million dollar budgets for platform development, implementation, and support.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Services Tech, and Data Strategy to define platform requirements and success metrics.
Partner with technology, internal audit and compliance teams to ensure platforms meet regulatory and security requirements.
Identify emerging technologies and trends in data quality management and assess their applicability to Mastercard's ecosystem.
Oversee the end-to-end RFP process for new data quality platforms, including vendor evaluation, selection, and contract negotiation.
Lead teams delivering the replacement of legacy platforms with Services Tech to ensure a seamless transition and minimal disruption to business operations.
Manage integration of products to the new merchant data platform, ensuring availability, interoperability and scalability.
Monitor platform performance and adoption using KPIs to drive enhancements and ensure business value realization.
Build and mentor a high-performing team of data quality professionals, fostering innovation and professional growth.
Champion data quality standards and best practices across the organization, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
Lead governance forums and steering committees to align stakeholders on platform priorities, timelines, and outcomes.
Represent Mastercard in external forums and industry groups focused on data quality and platform innovation.
Communicate platform strategy and progress to senior leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment with enterprise goals.
All About You
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with proven experience in relationship building and partnering.
Hands-on experience managing multi-faceted technology projects as an executive sponsor.
Deep understanding of Mastercard platforms and applications and related business processes.
Strong understanding of emerging technologies including cloud architecture, master data management tools (Reltio, Informatica, etc.), machine learning/AI and Big Data infrastructure.
Experience with data sourcing, third-party data vendors, and data privacy strategies.
Advanced analytic and problem solving abilities.
Motivated self-starter with ability to excel at multi-tasking and solving problems in a fast-paced environment.
Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact (emailprotected) and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
corporate security responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks come with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
Pay and Benefits
In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full-time employees generally include: insurance (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending