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Associate Product Specialist, Product Management, Launch Program 2027 - United States
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 roles1 certified filing for “Senior Specialist, Product Management” (Management Analysts) in FL: $104k–$104k, median $104k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Last confirmed live 2 days agoWhen 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 Associate Product Specialist, Product Management, Launch Program 2027 - United States Why join Mastercard’s Launch Program? Over the course of this 18-month program, you'll build specialized expertise through hands-on experience, structured learning, and mentorship from industry leaders. You'll work on real business challenges, applying your skills to projects that create meaningful impact. Along the way, you'll deepen your knowledge of Mastercard's business, collaborate with teams across the organization, and develop the technical, analytical, and professional capabilities needed to accelerate your career. By the end of the program, you’ll have a strong foundation in your chosen field and the confidence to continue to grow here at Mastercard. About the team In Product Management, you will have the chance to learn how to develop business cases for new product opportunities, develop scalable customer-centric products, and see those projects through go-to-market. When joining one of our highly collaborative product teams, you will have the opportunity to build and manage great products. We are looking for passionate and talented professionals who share our vision for developing scalable customer-centric products with agility and excellence. What you’ll do As an Associate Product Specialist, you may: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver product solutions that meet customer and business needs. Analyze data, customer feedback, and market trends to identify opportunities and support decision-making. Apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills to address business challenges and improve user experiences. Use project management and organizational skills to support product planning, delivery, and execution. Build and communicate recommendations through presentations, reports, and stakeholder discussions. Leverage customer insights and performance metrics to measure impact and drive continuous improvement. Explore emerging technologies, including AI and data-driven capabilities, to enhance products and business outcomes. Develop knowledge of digital products, technology, and the global payments ecosystem. Projects other Associate Product Specialist Launchers have worked on: Samantha developed a competitive analysis of a business intelligence product to understand market offerings and how Mastercard’s product compared. Her analysis helped the team identify which features to accelerate on their roadmap. William developed a model framework to define bundled pricing deals combining our Identity Solutions capabilities. His model was leveraged to launch a new pricing bundle with resellers and streamline the sales lifecycle for future deals Maria worked with stakeholders and customers to understand the analytics needed for our application, then developed the roadmap for incorporating a 3rd-party data analytics tool into the app experience. What we’re looking for Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or accelerated Master's degree with an anticipated graduation date between Dec 2026 -June 2027 Strong verbal and written communication skills Demonstrates a high level of adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment, with a strong ability to collaborate effectively across teams and