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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Foster City, California

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About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale - tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters - to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

The Senior Director, North America (NA)Token & Chipis responsible forthesuccess of network tokens and EMVchip/contactlessinNorth America.This leader willdefinea strategyfortokenandchipin North America, ensuring that these platforms continue tosupportdelightfulandreliableuser experiences as payments evolve. Toachieve this,this individual willleadgo-to-marketactivities tomeet bothin-year and Visa 2030 goals,own theregional roadmap for network tokens and chip/contactless,andserve as the senior product representative for these platformsto clients and internalclient-facing teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Definea North Americanstrategy to reach token ubiquity inecommerce;translate strategy into measurabletasks and workstreams.

  • Own the regional product roadmap fornetworktokensandEMV chip/contactless.

  • Identifyand accelerate newtoken and chip use cases relevant to NA based on client and market feedback.

  • Collaborateclosely with clients, internal client-facing teams, andglobalproduct counterparts toalign regional needs with globalobjectives.

  • Lead ahighperforming,crossfunctionalproduct office (direct and virtual team); provide clearobjectives, decision frameworks, and escalation paths.

  • Representtoken &chipexternallywithclients (issuers, acquirers, processors) andindustry bodies.

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications:

  • 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 10 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA /JD/MD), or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred qualifications:

  • 15 or more years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD), PhD with 9+ years of experience

  • 12-15+ years in payments withsignificant timein product managementand/or commercialization.

  • Deep familiarity with network tokenization and EMV chip/contactless acceptance.

  • Experiencepartneringwithissuers, acquirers, gateways, and large merchants(e.g.commercial drivers, technical considerations)

  • Strong commercial acumen,including anunderstanding of core payment economics and drivers

  • Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication; ability to lead across a matrix and influence without authority.

  • Handsonexperience with VTS/token programs, token requestor ecosystems, and issuance/processor integrations.

  • MBA or relevant advanced degree.

  • People leadership experience (building, coaching, performance management of product and program managers)



Information for US Applicants

For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $229,000 to $400,900 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Work Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

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Posting ID: 1287044035 Posted: 2026-08-20 Job Title: Senior Director