Director, Product Management – AP4M Protocol and Standards

About the role

The Director, Product Management – AP4M Protocol and Standards will lead product strategy and execution for the technical foundations that support Mastercard's Agent Pay for Machines (AP4M) service. This role works across product, engineering, partners and industry forums to develop scalable capabilities, clear integration approaches and standards for broad ecosystem adoption.

Key responsibilities

• Lead product strategy and development for the protocols, standards and technical capabilities that support AP4M.
• Own the product roadmap for scalable integration across payment providers, technology platforms and digital ecosystems.
• Translate market, customer and partner needs into clear product requirements, technical priorities and executable delivery plans.
• Partner with engineering and architecture teams to develop secure, scalable and interoperable solutions.
• Develop product documentation, implementation guidance and developer‑facing materials that simplify partner adoption.
• Represent Mastercard in industry and standards discussions and build relationships across the payments and technology ecosystem.

Required profile

• Significant product management or product development experience in payments, blockchain, digital assets, developer platforms or related technology products.
• Strong understanding of APIs, developer tools, platform integrations and technical product development.
• Ability to evaluate architectural and product trade‑offs while maintaining focus on customer value, security, scalability and commercial outcomes.
• Experience leading cross‑functional delivery with engineering, architecture, legal, compliance, risk, security and commercialization teams.

Required skills

• APIs
• Blockchain
• Digital assets
• Smart contracts
• Payment infrastructure
• Multi‑rail payment solutions

What we offer

• Competitive base salary ranging from $187,000 to $318,000 USD per year.
• Potential annual bonus or commissions.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, generous vacation, 401(k) match and more.