Senior Director – Strategy, Planning and Operations Product & Solutions

The Senior Director - Business Planning & Operations Product & Solutions (CEMEA) is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the strategic financial operational and performance agenda for the CEMEA Product & Solutions organization.

This role acts as the operational and business planning leader for Product & Solutions anchoring annual planning processes performance management strategic project execution and governance across the region. It ensures effective alignment between global product priorities CEMEA strategy and market-level delivery working closely with the CEMEA Product & Solutions Leadership Team regional functions market teams and global product groups.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Business Planning for Product & Solutions

• Lead and coordinate the Product & Solutions annual operating plan (AOP) strategic planning reforecasting and performance processes for the function across CEMEA region

• Align regional product plans with global product roadmaps to ensure unified prioritization and execution

• Maintain and document the strategic direction and product priorities of the CEMEA region

Performance Management & Analytics

• Own and evolve the performance management framework for Product & Solutions including KPI tracking dashboards product portfolio insights and business reviews

• Build analytical capability across the Product & Solutions teams and promote a data-driven culture

Operational Governance & Leadership Rhythm

• Manage and maintain Product Lifecycle Management processes in region and in alignment with Global Product & Solutions

• Support the Head of Product & Solutions in ensuring consistent communication and leadership alignment across CEMEA

• Define and run the Product & Solutions operating rhythm including leadership meetings performance reviews strategic check-ins and cross-regional governance forums

• Maintain strong governance across the organization including compliance budget management audit readiness and control processes

Executive Communication & Senior Leadership Support

• Develop high-impact executive presentations business reviews narratives and strategic updates for regional and global senior leadership

• Represent the CEMEA Head of Product & Solutions when needed in internal and external forums

Reporting Structure

This position is based in Dubai and reports into the CEMEA Product & Solutions Leadership.

Qualifications :

Professional Experience
1215 years of senior professional experience in digital payments product strategy business planning financial services consulting or related fields.
Minimum 8 years of experience in business planning analytics operations or product-related roles within a multi-national environment.
Experience working directly with product or solutions organizations strongly preferred.
Demonstrated leadership in managing complex multi-market or cross-functional initiatives.
Education
Bachelors degree in Business Economics Finance Engineering or related field required
Masters degree (MBA or similar) preferred
Technical & Functional Skills
Strong command of business and financial planning product economics and analytics
Excellent program and project management skills
Leadership & Behavioral Competencies
Exceptional strategic thinking and structured problem-solving abilities
Strong communication and executive presentation skills
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and leadership levels
Comfortable leading in a dynamic fast-paced and ambiguous environment

Additional Information :

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 protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time