Manager, AI & Data Operations
Location: State Farm
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200 countries
and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re
helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We
support a wide range of digital payments choices, making
transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology
and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a
unique set of products and services that help people, businesses
and governments realize their greatest potential. Overview
Mastercard has some of the most valuable data assets in the world.
We have been incredibly successful in using them with artificial
intelligence to create technology and services that drive
tremendous value to the payments ecosystem and our clients. Our
enterprise AI & Data function will set the vision for Data and AI
at Mastercard, enable the further adoption of AI technologies
across the firm, support building industry-leading data and AI
applications, and drive Mastercard to be a continued and visible
leader in responsible data and AI. Our AI & Data Operations team,
responsible for our enterprise-wide AI & Data strategy and
operations, is looking for a highly analytical and execution-driven
AI & Data expert to ensure efficient operations, drive alignment,
and enable strategic decision-making. This role will focus on
strategy, program management, and operational transformation,
working closely with senior leadership to drive high-impact
projects. Role In this role, you will report directly to the head
of AI & Data Operations and work closely with senior leadership to
drive high-impact projects. • Support the execution of strategic AI
& Data Operations priorities by collaborating closely with the head
of AI & Data Operations and other leaders across Mastercard, with a
focus on enterprise strategy, program management, and operational
transformation. • Develop executive presentations and messaging for
internal audiences and facilitate effective communication across
the organization. • Shape internal- and external-facing narratives
with strong analytic support and domain knowledge. • Manage and
coordinate regular engagements on AI & Data Operations priorities.
• Drive business reporting ensuring operational excellence
including coordinating updates for recurring activities; identify
insights and make meaningful recommendations as needed. • Tackle
complex business problems with limited definitions and uncover root
causes, develop solutions, and translate them into specific
recommendations for action. • Lead cross-functional projects,
ensuring timely execution and delivery of key objectives. All About
You • Strong knowledge and experience working in a
technology-driven environment, working across initiatives such as
cloud adoption, automation, AI integration, and technology
governance. • Direct experience working with AI and data in
enterprise environments • Highly organized and detailed oriented;
proficient in managing competing priorities and multi-task in a
fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. • Intellectually curious
with an entrepreneurial attitude and a results-driven mindset. •
Flexible and creative, able to not only adapt but also thrive in a
constantly changing environment. • Strong preference for candidates
with prior experience with management consulting or similar
experience, with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced,
high-impact environment. • Academic or professional experience
working in Data Science, Statistics, AI, or Data Management •
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to build
relationships and interact effectively with individuals at all
levels.
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