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Manager, Global Reach Program & Franchise Standards – LAC
Mastercard International Incorporated · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 76 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 286 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Mastercard International Incorporated paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Principal Technical Program Manager” (Computer and Information Systems Managers) in MO: $181k–$181k, median $181k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Mastercard International Incorporated
The US Department of Labor certified 76 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 286 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Manager, Global Reach Program & Franchise Standards – LAC Mastercard's Franchise organization plays a critical role in protecting the integrity, consistency, and value of the Mastercard network by establishing and maintaining the standards that govern how participants operate across the ecosystem. These standards help ensure a consistent customer experience, support trust in the Mastercard brand, and facilitate seamless payments globally. The Global Reach Program is a key area of focus across Latin America and the Caribbean, supporting the growth of cross-border commerce and enabling international payment acceptance through Mastercard's ecosystem participants. The program requires strong governance, disciplined execution, and close collaboration across Franchise, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, Product, Customer Delivery, Account Management, and regional leadership teams. Role The Manager, Global Reach Program & Franchise Standards – LAC will support the governance, oversight, and execution of Mastercard's Global Reach Program across the Latin America and Caribbean region. Based in either Brazil or Colombia, this role will have regional responsibilities and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple markets. The Manager will help monitor program performance, analyze participant and transaction activity, evaluate adherence to Mastercard standards and rules, and support the development of recommendations that strengthen program governance and network integrity. The role will also contribute to standards implementation, issue resolution, operational oversight, and strategic program initiatives across the region. Success in this position requires a highly analytical mindset, sound business judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex and matrixed environment while balancing multiple stakeholder perspectives and priorities. Responsibilities: • Support the governance and execution of Mastercard's Global Reach Program across Latin America and the Caribbean. • Analyze program, transaction, and participant activity to identify trends, risks, and opportunities while supporting data-driven decision-making. • Assess adherence to Mastercard Standards and Rules and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive effective resolution of identified issues. • Collaborate with Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, Product, Customer Delivery, Account Management, and Franchise teams to support program objectives and governance priorities. • Develop recommendations, executive communications, and governance frameworks that strengthen network integrity and support consistent program execution across the region. All About You • Strong data analysis, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights. • Experience in payments, operations, program management, governance, risk, compliance, franchise, or related disciplines. • Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and influence stakeholders in a matrixed environment. • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including experience working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams. • Knowledge of the payments ecosystem is p