Manager Network Optimization, EEMEA

Role Overview

Manager Network Optimization, EEMEA at Mastercard, based in Dubai, UAE. This role plays a pivotal part in supporting the EEMEA Network Optimization Business Unit within Network Services, driving revenue assurance, performance optimization and go-to-market governance across Mastercard's network-based distribution and applicable paths to market within EEMEA Services.

Company Overview

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry with connections across more than 210 countries and territories. The company's mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Services is a key growth driver for EEMEA, with the EEMEA Network Services team accelerating commercialization and distribution of Services solutions across three product groups: Security Solutions, Consumer Acquisition & Engagement, and Business & Market Insights. The mandate is to deliver sustainable, recurring revenue powered by value-based pricing, innovative business models, tailored propositions and resilient go-to-market strategies across priority customer segments and buying centers.

Role Purpose

This role is accountable for delivering data-driven insights, financial rigor and execution oversight that enables stronger monetization, improved yield and enhanced revenue predictability across EEMEA Services. The incumbent manages network analytics, business case evaluation and performance tracking, ensuring commercial decisions are underpinned by sound data and disciplined governance while partnering with Finance, Analytics, Pricing, Market Development and Customer Success to embed an insight-led approach to revenue performance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Assurance & Commercial Performance

• Lead analytical deep-dives into revenue performance, leakage and yield drivers to identify opportunities for monetization enhancement and value recovery.
• Support the design and implementation of the revenue assurance framework, ensuring data integrity, billing accuracy and consistent waiver governance across all network activities.
• Partner with Finance and Analytics to validate reported performance, reconcile variances and strengthen revenue forecasting accuracy.
• Generate actionable insights to support executive reviews, highlighting revenue risks, optimization levers and performance improvement opportunities.

Go-to-Market Governance & Execution Enablement

• Support the development and execution of go-to-market governance and roadmap planning for network initiatives, ensuring commercial alignment and cross-functional readiness.
• Contribute to the preparation and financial evaluation of program proposals and business cases, including scenario modeling and ROI assessment.
• Coordinate cross-functional input and approval processes for network programs, ensuring compliance with governance and delivery milestones.
• Develop executive-ready materials, dashboards and bulletins to communicate rollout plans, program updates and network performance trends across EEMEA.

Network Performance Optimization

• Monitor network utilization, waiver conversion and yield trends to identify efficiency gains and revenue growth opportunities.
• Partner with Pricing, Analytics and Customer Success to translate analytical findings into prioritized actions that enhance network monetization.
• Drive consistency and alignment across multiple distribution pathways including network-based, embedded, reseller/referral, and developer/tech channels, ensuring cohesive performance oversight and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Up to 10 years of experience in Commercial Strategy, Pricing or Revenue Operations, ideally in Fintech, SaaS or Platform businesses.
• Deep understanding of revenue realization, yield optimization and leakage prevention frameworks within complex or multi-channel business models.
• Proven ability to operate at the intersection of analytics, strategy and execution, supporting enterprise-level go-to-market initiatives and governance programs.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced analytical capability with strong command of financial modeling, business case analysis and revenue performance tracking, with the ability to translate data into commercial strategies and executive insights.
• Skilled communicator and collaborator with experience engaging senior stakeholders across Finance, Product, Market Development and Customer Success.
• Sound grasp of P&L dynamics, forecasting, fund allocation and network economics with working knowledge of digital distribution and platform ecosystems.
• Proficient in Power BI, Tableau and advanced Excel, with the ability to design performance dashboards and translate data into meaningful narratives.
• Strategic, intellectually curious and execution-focused mindset with passion for driving measurable revenue and operational impact across complex environments.

Additional Information

Corporate Security Responsibility

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices.
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all information being accessed.
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach.
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.