Sr Manager, Portfolio Management - job 7 of 20

The Senior Manager, Portfolio Management at Visa will design the future architecture of finance technology, manage the end-state architecture roadmap, and facilitate alignment sessions. Additionally, they will drive strategic initiatives, develop business cases, engage with third-party vendors, and optimize finance workflows, ensuring that the organization's growth and complexity are met with innovative solutions.

For the Senior Manager, Portfolio Management position at Visa, candidates should have extensive experience in managing large, complex global transformations, strong analytical skills, and a background in finance technology. A solid understanding of Agile frameworks and excellent communication skills are essential for facilitating alignment with stakeholders across the organization.

The Senior Manager, Portfolio Management plays a crucial role in Visa's Finance modernization by translating the finance vision into actionable technology architecture, developing a strategic roadmap, and executing major initiatives that align with our overall finance goals, ensuring that we improve day-to-day operations and support long-term growth.

The working environment for the Senior Manager, Portfolio Management at Visa is hybrid, offering a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders across finance and technology, with an emphasis on adapting to a matrixed environment where influence is key.

The Senior Manager, Portfolio Management at Visa will implement Agile frameworks, utilize a comprehensive program management toolkit, and adopt methodologies that drive standardization across Finance, Product, and Technology. This includes engaging in product lifecycle management and optimizing our finance systems effectively.

Discuss your strategy for aligning the technology roadmap with business goals, showcasing your expertise in stakeholder engagement, assessing current landscapes, and implementing best practices. Highlight any relevant experiences where you successfully created a roadmap that led to measurable improvements.

Provide a detailed example of a transformation project you led or were a part of. Focus on your role, the challenges encountered, how you managed them, and what the outcomes were. Emphasize your ability to influence without authority in a matrix organization.

Explain the importance of understanding stakeholder requirements, industry best practices, and emerging technologies. Discuss a specific instance where your analysis spurred significant improvements in operations or outputs.

Talk about communication strategies you use to maintain transparency, such as regular updates, feedback sessions, and collaborative tools. Share a successful example where alignment led to project success.

Outline your experience with Agile, such as participating in sprints or leading Agile teams. Discuss how Agile principles helped improve efficiency and adaptability in your past projects, specifically within finance contexts.

Detail the methodologies or tools you’ve employed to streamline processes. Explain how this has benefited the organization and resulted in improved effectiveness or efficiency.

Share your framework for creating business cases. Discuss how you incorporate data analysis, stakeholder input, and cost-benefit assessments to create compelling narratives that persuade leadership.

Illustrate a scenario where you successfully navigated a situation like this. Emphasize your approach to building relationships, leveraging expertise, and using data to influence the decision-making process.

Discuss your time management strategies, such as prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance. Share specific tools that have helped you stay organized and maintain productivity in a hybrid setting.

Articulate a clear vision for the future of finance technology, incorporating innovative solutions that not only address current challenges but also position Visa for long-term growth and efficiency. Share specific technologies or trends you think could revolutionize the finance function.