Director, Center for Inclusive Growth – Tech for Good

Role Overview

The Director, Center for Inclusive Growth – Tech for Good will lead programmatic strategies and initiatives that accelerate the responsible adoption and scalable use of technology for social impact. The role will focus on building and managing the ecosystem of assets, tools, experts, and partners needed to scale social impact, enabling the effective exchange and use of Mastercard’s assets to advance its ‘doing well by doing good’ mission.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include scaling the use and adoption of data, networks, technology, and AI for the digital transformation of social impact organizations, building and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, managing and advising on a diverse portfolio of grants and partnerships, and institutionalizing data and AI-driven decision-making across the Center.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will bring strong stakeholder engagement, advanced analytical acumen, and ecosystem management experience, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Requirements

• Outcome driven; with experience providing innovative advanced analytical solutions that have lasting impact in multiple dimensions
• Experience with machine learning methods and data mining, utilizing advanced analytical techniques, algorithms, and methodologies (Python, R, SAS, etc.) preferred
• Experience managing philanthropic grants in the tech for good sector
• Strong track record as an innovator and implementer as evidenced by direct leadership of complex projects, senior roles in product development, or other comparable experiences
• Strong, established network in the data for good field
• Proven skills in visioning, planning and delivery of strategic analytical systems, products, applications and data to support a complex organization and ambitious social impact agenda
• Strong business and interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed organization
• Ability to translate complex information into actionable insights
• Attention to detail and ability to work with urgency
• Proven ability to manage complex technical projects with cross-functional teams.
• Good understanding of global privacy, data protection and AI regulatory principles and standards
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with philanthropic or nonprofit funding cycles and impact measurement
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills, including well developed public speaking skills
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Public Policy, or a related field with 5+ years of experience in a relevant technical role. [preferred]

Benefits

• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• Paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)
• 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire
• 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
• 401k with a best-in-class company match
• Deferred compensation for eligible roles
• Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
• Eligibility for tuition reimbursement
• 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time for interns
• Jury duty leave for interns
• On-site fitness facilities in some locations for interns