Senior Consultant - Product Management (Hybrid/Onsite) - job 6 of 19

The Senior Consultant - Product Management at Visa takes on a leadership role in the OVN Product Strategy team, focusing on designing, managing, and implementing OVN’s strategies. This includes working closely with Product, Technology, and Marketing teams to ensure the success of the Go-To-Market strategy, defining non-functional requirements, and leading readiness activities that involve cross-team collaboration.

Candidates for the Senior Consultant - Product Management role at Visa should ideally have a strong background in product management, experience with core processing systems, and familiarity with VisaNet operations. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you'll be developing executive-level communications. While experience with Generative AI models is a plus, it's not a strict requirement.

The Senior Consultant - Product Management plays a critical role in supporting Visa's OVN initiative by leading product development activities and the Go-To-Market strategy. You'll ensure that product objectives are met through a comprehensive delivery strategy, understanding market trends and user requirements, and driving the design and development of future OVN products.

The Senior Consultant - Product Management position at Visa offers a hybrid work environment, providing flexibility while allowing employees to engage directly in important project activities in the office. The expectation for in-office days will be confirmed by your hiring manager to balance collaboration and remote work.

Teamwork is incredibly important for the Senior Consultant - Product Management role at Visa. You'll collaborate with various teams across different functions—including global and regional partners in Product, Technology, Client Services, and Marketing—to ensure the successful execution of the OVN strategy, making teamwork a central pillar of your work.

When approaching product management in cross-functional teams, I prioritize communication and collaboration. I ensure that all stakeholders are aligned on objectives and deliverables through consistent updates and meetings. This includes leveraging tools for transparency and feedback to facilitate smooth workflows and meet project goals.

In my previous roles, I've developed product strategies by conducting market research to identify user needs and business goals. I work closely with data analytics to assess opportunities and gaps in the market and collaborate with stakeholders to create a robust strategy that aligns with overall business objectives.

To ensure that product delivery meets non-functional requirements, I utilize a combination of performance testing, stakeholder feedback, and iterative development cycles. I collaborate with technical teams to define specific metrics for performance, throughput, and resiliency, integrating them into our development processes.

I stay informed about market trends and competitive analysis through continuous research, subscribing to industry publications, and following thought leaders in the space. Networking with other professionals at industry conferences also helps me gain insights into evolving market dynamics.

One challenging project I managed involved coordinating multiple teams under tight deadlines. To overcome this, I established a clear timeline and regular checkpoints to address issues as they arose. By fostering open communication and collaboration, we were able to align on priorities and successfully deliver the project on time.

To create effective executive-level communication, I focus on clarity, conciseness, and relevance. I tailor my messages to address key stakeholders’ interests, using data and visuals to support my points. This ensures that my communications resonate and effectively inform decision-making.

Data plays a crucial role in my product management strategy, informing decisions about user needs, product performance, and market trends. I utilize analytics tools to track product usage and customer feedback, continually refining our approach based on actionable insights.

When handling conflicting priorities in a product team, I encourage open dialogue among team members to understand their perspectives. By assessing the impact of each priority against our goals and collaborating to find a compromise or reorder priorities, we can establish a focused approach towards what best serves our objectives.

In my last role, I leveraged generative AI to enhance product development processes by using AI-driven insights to identify user patterns and preferences. This data helped us tailor our product offerings more effectively and streamline our market approach based on predictive analytics.

What motivates me to excel in product management is the opportunity to create impactful solutions that meet user needs and drive business success. The dynamic nature of product management fuels my passion for continuous learning and collaboration, which I find incredibly rewarding.