Manager, Privacy Capabilities

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters — to you, to your community, and to the world.

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Position Overview

The Program Manager of Privacy Enhancing Technology Strategy will play a pivotal role in shaping and guiding our organizational approach to privacy innovation. This leader will be responsible for developing strategic documentation, translating privacy regulations into actionable depersonalization requirements, and ensuring that technical and business teams align with evolving privacy standards. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter who excels at managing multiple priorities, fostering collaboration, and driving results across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Documentation: Develop, maintain, and communicate the overall strategy for Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs), ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Depersonalization Requirements Elaboration: Analyze and interpret various privacy regulations (such as GDPR, CCPA, and other global frameworks), translating them into practical depersonalization and data minimization requirements for implementation across projects.
• Cloud Strategy:  Develop, maintain, and communicate the Privacy oriented requirements as part of the larger Cloud Migration project.
• Requirements Management: Lead the process of gathering, documenting, and managing requirements for privacy-focused development projects, ensuring clear communication between stakeholders, technical teams, and compliance groups.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Visa Global Privacy Office, Global Data Office, Compliance, Engineering, and other Product teams to ensure privacy requirements are embedded throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Communication and Writing: Prepare clear, concise, and persuasive documentation, reports, and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.
• Teamwork and Leadership: Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment, mentoring team members and encouraging knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Self-Management: Demonstrate strong organizational skills, proactively identifying opportunities, addressing challenges, and driving initiatives with minimal supervision.

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

Basic Qualifications:
5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:
6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security, Law, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Extensive experience (typically five+ years) in privacy, data protection, or related technology leadership roles.
In-depth knowledge of global privacy regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Strong ability to communicate in terms of technology and business topics.
Proven track record in developing strategic documentation and managing complex requirements for technical projects.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex privacy concepts to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and lead cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Collaborative mindset with a passion for cross team communications.
Adaptable and open to new technologies, methodologies, and regulatory changes.

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 109,800 to 175,700 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 location. In 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.