Sr Manager, Portfolio Management - job 2 of 20

The Senior Manager, Portfolio Management at Visa plays a crucial role in the Finance Systems Strategy team by translating the financial vision into a world-class technology architecture. Key responsibilities include developing and managing the end-state architecture and roadmap, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving strategic initiatives that support the Finance Leadership team in decision-making.

Visa looks for candidates with extensive experience in overseeing large, complex transformations, particularly in finance technology. Strong strategic thinking, proficiency in Agile frameworks, and a proven ability to influence in a matrixed environment are essential. A background in finance, IT, or a related field is highly beneficial.

As the Senior Manager, Portfolio Management, you will be instrumental in driving Visa's Finance technology modernization efforts. Your role includes collaborating with various teams to identify and implement change, developing compelling business cases, and analyzing current business needs to ensure that technology solutions align with financial goals.

Successful candidates for the Senior Manager, Portfolio Management at Visa will possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to analyze complex situations. Strong leadership qualities, particularly in matrixed environments, along with experience in Agile methodologies and program management, will also be critical.

The work environment for the Senior Manager, Portfolio Management at Visa is hybrid, allowing for a blend of in-office and remote work. You will work collaboratively in a dynamic atmosphere, engaging with various teams and stakeholders, which fosters innovation and supports Visa's commitment to driving sustained growth in Finance technology.

When answering this question, it’s effective to outline specific examples of technology roadmaps you have created or managed. Highlight the processes you used, the stakeholders involved, and the outcomes of these initiatives. Emphasize your strategic thought process and how it aligns with achieving organizational goals.

In your response, detail your approach to building relationships and utilizing effective communication to influence stakeholders. Share experiences where you drove consensus across teams by presenting data-driven insights and aligning project goals with business objectives.

Discuss your methodologies for conducting needs assessments. Mention how you gather data, engage with stakeholders, and utilize industry best practices to formulate actionable recommendations. Sharing a success story can strengthen your answer.

Share a detailed account of a large-scale transformation project you led, focusing on the challenges faced and how you overcame them. Highlight specific methodologies used, outcomes achieved, and lessons learned that can be applied to future initiatives.

When responding, define your framework for developing business cases, including how you assess ROI, risk, and alignment with strategic goals. Relate any examples of business cases you've successfully presented that resulted in significant investment decisions.

Describe your experience collaborating with third-party vendors, outlining how you ensure alignment with internal goals. Share insights on how you select vendors, manage relationships, and ensure successful outcomes of engagements.

Detail the initiatives and training you’ve implemented to promote Agile practices in past roles. Discuss your experiences in facilitating agile ceremonies and how they contributed to improved team collaboration and productivity.

Discuss the KPIs you consider vital for assessing the success of finance portfolio management. Include metrics related to project delivery, stakeholder satisfaction, and alignment to financial objectives, demonstrating your understanding of performance measurement.

Explain your strategies for maintaining clear and consistent communication with technology partners. Share specific tools or practices you've implemented that have helped foster transparency and alignment between teams.

Highlight the program management tools and methodologies you have successfully used in previous roles. Discuss how these have helped you manage portfolio initiatives and drive collaboration while ensuring timely delivery of projects.