Manager, Digital Products & Solutions - West Africa at Mastercard Nigeria

Mastercard - We are the global technology company behind the world’s fastest payments processing network. We are a vehicle for commerce, a connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless®. We ensure every employee has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives.  We believe as our company grows, so should you. We believe in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Digital Products & Solutions - West Africa

Job ID: R-243278
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic digital product and implementation manager to drive the development, commercialization, and growth of Mastercard’s digital product suite in West Africa. 
• The success candidate will be responsible for leading the technical deployment and integration of Mastercard’s digital payment solutions across West Africa.
• This role focuses on ensuring the seamless implementation of key digital payment products, including Click to Pay, Tokenization, XPAY, Mastercard Digital Enablement Service (MDES), Passkey, Secure Card on File, Digital Cards, and other emerging digital innovations.
• This role will involve close collaboration with internal teams, external partners, financial institutions, FinTechs, and regulatory bodies to expand the adoption of Mastercard’s digital capabilities in the region.
• Additionally, this role will require close coordination with digital implementation engineers to ensure seamless integration, testing, and deployment of Mastercard’s digital solutions. 
• The candidate should have a strong understanding of technical implementation processes and be able to bridge the gap between product development and technical execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Execution: Develop and execute the strategy for Mastercard’s digital payment solutions, ensuring alignment with regional business priorities and market needs.
• Click to Pay: Lead the rollout and adoption of Click to Pay (C2P) solutions, enabling seamless and secure digital transactions for consumers and businesses.
• Tokenization & MDES: Drive the implementation and expansion of tokenization and MDES to enhance security and increase digital payment adoption.
• XPAY Enablement: Support the integration of Mastercard’s solutions into XPAY, ensuring seamless, secure, and innovative payment experiences.
• Passkey & Authentication Solutions: Promote the adoption of Passkey and other authentication solutions to enhance security and user convenience in digital transactions.
• Digital Cards: Oversee the deployment and adoption of digital-first card solutions, enabling issuers and FinTechs to provide seamless virtual card experiences.
• Secure Card on File: Drive initiatives that enhance security and user experience for stored payment credentials.
• Market & Partner Engagement: Collaborate with banks, FinTechs, merchants, and regulatory bodies to drive awareness, partnerships, and adoption of Mastercard’s digital products.
• Regulatory & Compliance Alignment: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that digital products meet regulatory requirements across the West Africa region.
• Go-To-Market Execution: Develop and implement go-to-market plans for digital products, including value proposition definition, commercialization strategies, and customer engagement.
• Innovation & Competitive Intelligence: Stay ahead of industry trends, assess competitive offerings, and drive innovation to maintain Mastercard’s leadership in digital payments.
• Digital Implementation Engineering Collaboration: Work closely with digital implementation engineers to ensure seamless integration, testing, and technical execution of digital payment solutions.
• Technical Support & Troubleshooting: Assist in troubleshooting implementation challenges, supporting internal teams, partners, and clients in deploying Mastercard’s digital solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in digital payments, fintech, banking, or financial services.
• Strong understanding of digital payments ecosystem, tokenization, mobile wallets, authentication solutions, and implementation processes.
• Proven track record in product management, business development, or digital transformation within financial services.
• Experience working with financial institutions, FinTechs, and regulators in West Africa.
• Familiarity with digital implementation processes, API integrations, and payment security protocols.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• If you are passionate about shaping the future of digital payments in West Africa and have the expertise to drive impactful solutions, we invite you to apply for this role.

Application Closing Date
21st May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online