Sr. Director - job 9 of 20

As a Sr. Director at Visa, you will be responsible for the overall development life cycle, leading diverse technical teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable services. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with multiple stakeholder teams, manage technical debt and costs, and influence the adoption of best engineering practices.

Candidates for the Sr. Director position at Visa should have an extensive background in technology leadership, particularly within agile delivery and complex integration projects. A proven track record in payments or experience with high-volume transaction systems is preferred, alongside strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

The Sr. Director role directly impacts Visa's Issuing Solutions by guiding the transformation of our technology platform. Your leadership will help in expanding our offerings through innovative solutions, fostering collaboration, and ensuring high-performing teams are in place to meet the needs of our banking and fintech partners.

Essential functions for the Sr. Director at Visa include managing engineering teams, overseeing product delivery with complex technical interdependencies, building a culture of excellence, and strategizing the roadmap that aligns with business goals. You'll also engage in career development initiatives for your team.

The work environment for a Sr. Director at Visa is collaborative and dynamic, with a hybrid model allowing for a mix of in-office and remote work. You will work closely with global teams, driving transformation initiatives while enjoying a culture that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity.

To effectively lead diverse technical teams, I focus on fostering an inclusive culture that values each member's unique contributions. I prioritize open communication, ensuring that everyone feels valued and heard, which ultimately promotes collaboration and innovative solutions.

In my previous roles, I've successfully implemented agile methodologies to streamline project workflows and enhance team collaboration. Adapting agile practices allows for greater flexibility and responsiveness to client needs, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.

I believe in proactively assessing technical debt by integrating it into our sprint planning cycles. Collaborating with my teams, we prioritize addressing these issues while balancing new feature development to ensure ongoing stability and performance.

My approach to mentorship centers around individualized development plans that align with each team member's career aspirations. I offer guidance, support, and training opportunities, encouraging continuous growth and skill development.

I maintain close collaboration with product owners and stakeholders to understand business objectives fully. By aligning our technical roadmap and team efforts with these goals, I ensure that our product delivery meets both market and client needs effectively.

When conflicts arise within teams, I prioritize open dialogue where team members can voice their concerns. I mediate discussions to help find common ground, ensuring that we focus on solutions that enhance teamwork and project outcomes.

Client feedback is invaluable in the product development process. I actively seek input from clients during various project stages, utilizing their insights to make informed decisions that enhance user experiences and align our products with their actual needs.

Balancing innovation with regulatory compliance requires keeping abreast of industry standards and regulations. I advocate for building flexible solutions that integrate compliance checkpoints throughout the development process, allowing us to innovate while adhering to necessary guidelines.

One of my most successful projects involved transforming a legacy system into a scalable platform. We implemented modern technology and methodologies, resulting in improved performance and significant cost savings while enhancing user satisfaction across client interactions.

Achieving engineering excellence hinges on fostering a culture that emphasizes quality, performance, and continuous learning. By implementing best practices and encouraging feedback loops, we empower teams to innovate while maintaining high standards.