Technical Program Management Intern, Summer 2027 – New York City, NY, US

Technical Program Management Intern, Summer 2027

New York City, NY, US

About Mastercard

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. With customers, we help build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper through secure, simple, smart, and accessible digital payment choices.

Why Join the Internship Program?

Mastercard’s internship program offers more than hands-on work. It provides the opportunity to build skills, expand your network, and make a meaningful impact by working on projects that support business priorities.

About the Team

As a Technical Program Management Intern, you’ll learn how to determine the what, how, and why to define when—and how to operate across tools (and beyond them) to drive execution of a delivery plan for your program. The organization focuses on higher predictability and more efficient delivery that creates more value for customers.

Intern placement opportunities may include Technology Strategy & Transformation, Network Gateway Engineering, Decision Management Platform, Open Banking Global Operations, Mainframe and Operations, and Global Market Technology.

About the Role

Technical Program Managers conceptualize, rationalize, and drive multiple simultaneous projects to deliver engineering work across the portfolio within Mastercard’s scrum execution model.

• Contribute to strategies, design choices, and execution plans needed to deliver high-profile new features and capabilities for customers.
• Dive into the tech stack, integration patterns, organizational capabilities, and company assets to develop technical solutions to customer problems.
• Drive execution of features across the full stack or manage projects spanning multiple teams and integrations.
• Report meaningful status along the way.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029.
• Ideally studying engineering management, information systems, finance, analytics, business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with autonomy, strong ownership, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proven track record of data-driven decision-making and applying continuous improvement methodologies across teams.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships, partner with, and influence stakeholders across the organization.
• Strong interest in technology, especially through a data-driven lens.
• Experience breaking down problems, organizing work, planning sprints, and delivering in agile models (e.g., Jira, scrum, Kanban) is a plus.
• Not eligible for work authorization sponsorship. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, now as well as in the future, without employer sponsorship (for example, students or recent graduates in the United States on an F1 visa, including CPT or OPT authorization, are not eligible).

As an Intern, You’ll Benefit From

• Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals and leaders.
• Networking opportunities with fellow interns, employees, and senior leaders.
• Professional development experiences focused on career growth and skill-building.
• Exposure to innovative technologies and global business challenges.
• Volunteer, community engagement, and team-building activities.

Compensation

$27–34/hr

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks carry an inherent risk to the organization. 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 information being accessed.
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach.
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

Intern Benefits (General)

• 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
• Jury duty leave
• On-site fitness facilities in some locations