Director of Executive Development Job New York New York USA,Management

Location: New York

We are seeking a Director of Executive Development to shape and lead Mastercard’s enterprise approach to developing nearly 1,000 Senior Vice Presidents and Executive Vice Presidents worldwide
In this position, you will set the strategy and oversee an integrated portfolio of executive onboarding, milestone experiences, skill building, coaching, and team effectiveness solutions that accelerate transitions, strengthen enterprise leadership, and enable sustained business impact
This includes leading flagship experiences such as Voyager, executive celebrations, and ongoing learning aligned to the moments that matter across an executive’s career
The ideal candidate is a strategic, globally minded, and outcomes-focused leadership development leader who combines executive presence and strong business acumen with the ability to translate enterprise priorities into distinctive, high-impact experiences
You will partner closely with senior executives, People Business Partners, Talent Consultants, Executive Talent Acquisition, and external experts to deliver a cohesive and differentiated executive development journey
This role reports to the Head of Leadership Development
Set and evolve Mastercard’s enterprise executive development strategy for nearly 1,000 SVPs and EVPs, aligned with business priorities, the Mastercard Way, and the capabilities required for enterprise leadership
Own the end-to-end executive development portfolio, creating a coherent journey across onboarding, milestone experiences, ongoing skill building, coaching, assessments, and team effectiveness
Lead executive onboarding for newly hired, promoted, and transitioning SVPs and EVPs, including 90-day guidance, integration buddies, start-group cohorts, coaching, new leader and team integration, and milestone celebrations
Lead and continually strengthen Voyager, Mastercard’s flagship EVP development experience, from cohort strategy and executive sponsorship through immersive learning, coaching, peer connection, and sustained application
Design and deliver distinctive development experiences for SVPs and EVPs, including executive celebrations, performance and development sessions, enterprise-relevant skill building, and other high-impact learning moments
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and P&C partners, translating enterprise priorities and executive needs into targeted individual, cohort, and team solutions
Partner with Executive Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, People Business Partners, and business leaders to ensure executive transitions and development are connected, timely, and tailored to critical business needs
Oversee executive coaching, assessment, and team effectiveness offerings, ensuring the right solutions are deployed at the right moments and integrated into broader leadership journeys
Lead a high-performing team and manage external partners, program governance, budgets, communications, and delivery standards across a complex global portfolio
Use executive feedback, participation data, and outcome measures to evaluate impact, strengthen experiences, and communicate the value of executive development to senior stakeholders
Stay current on executive development research and market practices, bringing forward innovative approaches that are practical, globally relevant, and differentiated for Mastercard

Passion for enabling leadership growth and shaping the future of the organization
Combines strategic thought leadership with proven expertise in program execution
Proven thought leader, with track record of writing, speaking, and/or consulting on talent trends
Collaborative and results-driven, with a track record of delivering measurable talent impact
Demonstrated experience managing external vendors, contracts, and complex budgets, with strong financial stewardship and a focus on quality, value, and measurable outcomes
Proven experience in executive and leadership development, with emphasis on designing high‑impact onboarding, transition, and development strategies for senior executives in a complex global organization
Experience aligning development with performance, potential, and succession planning
Excellent facilitation, communication, and storytelling skills across formats and audiences
Strong strategic thinking, project management, and global program delivery skills
Demonstrated ability to influence and advise senior leaders across a matrixed organization