Technical Program Management (TPM) Intern, Summer 2026 - Vancouver, Canada

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
Technical Program Management (TPM) Intern, Summer 2026 - Vancouver, Canada
We are the global technology company behind the world's fastest payments processing network. We are a vehicle for commerce, a connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless®. We ensure every employee has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. We believe as our company grows, so should you. We believe in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities.
The Mastercard Intern Program is a comprehensive program where students will gain hands on real work-life skills while having fun and contributing to a global company. As an intern, you will be challenged with completing projects that will enhance your skills as well as contribute to the department's goals and objectives.
Program Components:• Impactful assignments that drive business results• Networking sessions and leadership speakers series• Volunteer and team building experiences
Make an impact as a Technical Program Management (TPM) Intern:
The Decision Management Platform (DMP) is part of the Artificial Intelligence & Decision Product Enablement (AI & DPE) Program and is embedded in the Mastercard network, processing all authorization, clearing, and authentication transactions. DMP powers over 30 products and services and features high-volume, real-time decision processing using business rules and AI models. It enables tracking historical trends, injecting offline analytics, and providing unified transaction views for analytics and business intelligence dashboards.
As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) Intern you will gain hands-on experience in program management, technology delivery, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work on projects that enhance efficiency, automation, and best practices while contributing to global initiatives.
Program Qualifications:• Undergraduate degree only with a latest expected graduation date of June 2027• Evidence of strong academics• Innovative thinking and thoughtful risk taking• Ability to partner across the organization• Strong communication skills• Highly organized • Knowledge of project management principles preferred• Understanding of technology tools and their deployment/implementation preferred• Familiarity with project management tools (eg: MS Project, Jira, Confluence, AHA, Figma, or similar tools) is preferred• Experience with Automation tools (eg: Power BI, Easy BI, or similar tools) would be ideal
Application Process: • Submit your application • If eligible, receive invitation for a one-way digital interview; this includes answering pre-recorded interview questions that advance your application • If recommended further, receive invitation for final round interview(s); you will have the opportunity to meet with us virtually to learn more about our business and culture
Weekly Salary: $985 CAD weekly + Sign On Bonus
This role is not eligible for Mastercard's work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.
Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that 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 the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in Canada, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive pay based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.