.Our PurposeWe work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.Title and SummaryVP - Consulting Operations EUROverview:The Services team is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing the cutting-edge services that help our customers grow. Focused on thinking big and scaling fast around the globe, this agile team is responsible for end-to-end solutions for a diverse global customer base. Centered on data-driven technologies and innovation, these services include consulting, loyalty and marketing programs, test-and-learn business experimentation, and data-driven information and risk management services. While specializing in the payments industry, Mastercard Services also collaborates closely with major retailers, airlines, and other enterprises, leveraging data and insights garnered from within and beyond its network.Within the Services organization, the Advisors & Consulting Services (ACS) group is responsible for delivering our various products and solutions to clients. The Insights & Enablement ACS group (I&E ACS) aims at constantly improving the overall effectiveness and efficiency of Advisors & Consulting Services. The Services Business Development (SBD) group is responsible for selling our various products and solutions to clients. And the Insights & Enablement SBD (I&E SBD) group aims at constantly improving the overall effectiveness and efficiency of Services Business Development.This role's primary responsibilities will be to coordinate the activities of the extended I&E ACS team based in Lisbon and to lead some initiatives that benefit both the ACS and SBD groups.The Role:Main I&E point of contact for the Services groups based in Lisbon (ACS, ARC, CTE..