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Title and Summary

Manager, Operations Command Center

Job Overview:

Manage and coordinate the daily Operations Support functions for the Kansas City Operations Command Center. Supervision, coaching and development of staff. Shift work required. Shifts are 12 hours, 3-days one week, 4 days the following week (partial weekends) 6am to 6pm.

Major Accountabilities:

• Establish and manage departmental procedures and standards to ensure prompt resolution of network problems and provide the maximum network availability.

• Direct and coordinate the actions taken by department personnel and external technical support groups required to resolve problems in a timely and efficient manner.

• Provide leadership, direction, development, and supervision to staff. Ensure staff has appropriate skills and behaviors. Effectively communicate objectives/expectations and performance results as necessary. Provide technical and advisory support to the staff to insure the development and implementation of performance metrics.

• Provide key data and guidance to senior management for fiscal planning, evaluating financial requirements and meeting financial objectives.

• Assist in identifying needs and the development/implementation of procedures to fulfill departmental responsibilities and participate in financial planning and administration of department. Manage workload within approved manpower and budget guidelines.

• Design and develop reports using Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.

• Provide business knowledge and process enhancements across the entire development/technical lifecycle relative to products and services including, Service Delivery, Customer Implementation, and Service Management.

• Ensure timely and accurate performance communications and process compliance; documenting problem areas and coordinating resolutions, reporting to management as necessary.

• Work closely with development staff and requesters to identify data requirements in the design of new or enhanced performance monitoring systems. •Responsible for Business Continuity Planning for assigned departments.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of training experience.

Knowledge / Experience:

• Advanced business knowledge with in a data center environment.

• Advanced knowledge of telecommunications technology and processes.

• Experience managing technical staff in a 24x7 environment

Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills with extended experience in database analysis.

• Ability to communicate facts and ideas clearly both orally and in writing.

• Strong PC skills that include Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;

• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;

• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and

• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: 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; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

THIS POSTING RELECTS ONE OR MORE CURRENT VACANCIES ON OUR TEAM, AND MASTERCARD INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY 01/19/2027. If the fill date has passed, Mastercard intends to fill this position as soon as possible.

Pay Ranges

Kansas City, Missouri: $122,000 - $207,000 USD