Sr. Director - job 8 of 20

The Sr. Director at Visa in Austin holds significant responsibilities including managing the overall development life cycle with a direct impact on the bottom line, delivering complex products, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll be essential in building a culture of engineering excellence and will partner with product owners to develop roadmaps that align with business goals.

For the Sr. Director position at Visa, candidates should have a robust background in payments or high-volume transaction systems. Experience in agile delivery, leading diverse technical teams, and expertise in complex integration projects are all preferred. This role also values strong leadership and the ability to foster a culture of innovation.

The Sr. Director role at Visa is critical in transforming the Issuing Solutions technology platform by overseeing the design and development of new APIs and modular solutions. You’ll play a crucial part in growing visa’s footprint in payments, enabling new revenue paths while enhancing integrations with partners to foster innovation.

Essential skills for the Sr. Director at Visa include strong leadership capabilities, expertise in agile methodologies, and a deep understanding of technical interdependencies in product development. Additionally, the ability to balance business demands with operational excellence and adherence to security and regulatory requirements is crucial.

The culture for the Sr. Director at Visa emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and engineering excellence. This role focuses on building a diverse team and investing in employee development, with a strong commitment to mentorship and training, fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

As a Sr. Director, I prioritize a collaborative approach, valuing the input of diverse teams while maintaining clear vision and direction. I believe in empowering my team through mentorship and open communication to foster both individual and collective growth.

In my previous roles, I led multiple agile teams through transformations, ensuring that we deliver products efficiently and effectively. I implemented best practices like sprint planning and retrospectives to continuously improve our workflow and align closely with business objectives.

To cultivate a culture of engineering excellence, I would focus on continual learning through training programs and workshops, establish clear quality metrics, and promote practices like code reviews and automated testing to ensure high standards across the board.

I prioritize by evaluating business impact, resource availability, and team capacity. I facilitate open discussions with stakeholders to align on priorities and ensure the team is focused on delivering strategic objectives while managing expectations effectively.

Certainly! In my last role, I managed a complex integration project that involved multiple legacy systems. By breaking the project into manageable phases and implementing weekly check-ins, we were able to address challenges promptly and achieve a successful integration ahead of schedule.

I proactively engage with industry publications, attend conferences, and participate in professional networks to stay informed about trends and innovations. I also encourage my team to bring fresh ideas to our discussions, fostering an environment that values continuous improvement.

Addressing technical debt requires a systematic approach. I prioritize identifying critical areas of debt and work with the team to create a plan that allocates resources toward debt reduction while ensuring ongoing project delivery isn't compromised.

Client focus is at the heart of my leadership approach. I ensure that my teams understand our clients' needs and challenges by facilitating regular input sessions and reviews, aligning our projects with client expectations and long-term goals.

Successful collaboration across diverse teams hinges on clear communication and the use of collaborative tools. I establish regular check-ins and ensure everyone has access to relevant documentation and shared platforms to keep projects aligned, regardless of location.

A successful Sr. Director must possess strong strategic vision, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. They should also exhibit conflict resolution skills, resilience, and a relentless drive for engineering excellence.