Hiring: Director, Business Planning & Operations Company: Visa Location: San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:17:14 Employment Type: Hybrid About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in product operations, program management, management consulting, or business operations, ideally supporting Product teams in a Experience in payments, financial services, technology, or other highly regulated industries is a plus. Required Skills: •Advising senior executives on critical business and growth decisions. •Influencing enterprise priorities without direct authority. •Leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives. •Translating market trends and consumer shifts into actionable business strategies. •Building executive-level narratives that inform and inspire action. •Driving organizational effectiveness and transformation at scale. •Working directly with senior leaders on the most important opportunities and challenges facing the business. •Strategic Leadership & Executive Partnership Qualifications: •10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD •Demonstrated success advising senior executives and influencing business decisions at the Director, VP, or C-suite level. •Exceptional executive presence, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across highly matrixed organizations. •Proven ability to lead ambiguity, drive alignment across diverse stakeholders, and translate strategy into execution. •Strong executive storytelling capabilities with experience creating presentations and communications for senior leadership audiences. •Demonstrated capacity to synthesize large volumes of information into clear business insights and strategic recommendations. •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. •Varies upon the needs of the department. •This position requires travel 5-10% of the time. •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. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!