Director of Engineering, Visa Corporate Facilities, Building Systems & Controls

About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale - tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters - to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

The Director of Engineering for Corporate Facilities, Building Systems & Controls is a leadership role responsible for overseeing all engineering, operations, and lifecycle management of building infrastructure across a corporate office portfolio, along with select missioncritical spaces such as data centers, server rooms, and network distribution facilities.

This leader ensures that mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, building automation systems (BAS/BMS), lifesafety systems, and datacentergrade infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. The role drives strategic investments, modernization initiatives, and data-driven operational improvements across a blended environment of office facilities and critical IT spaces.

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
• 15+ years of progressive experience in engineering, facilities, or mission-critical infrastructure leadership
• 10+ years in leadership roles managing global or multi-regional engineering organizations and capital budgets of significant scale
• Deep technical expertise across HVAC/mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, BAS/BMS, OT/controls, and data center or mission-critical environments
• Demonstrated success defining and executing multi-year engineering strategies and large-scale modernization programs
• Proven track record managing complex vendor ecosystems, delivering capital programs on time and budget, and achieving measurable infrastructure performance outcomes
• Experience in OT/ICS cybersecurity governance and IT/OT convergence for building systems
• Background in ESG strategy, energy management, and sustainability program delivery for large real estate portfolios
• Prior experience within a global corporate real estate, FM outsourcing, or professional services environment preferred
• Core Competencies
• Strategic engineering vision & enterprise roadmap development
• Multi-disciplinary technical depth (MEP, controls, data center, OT)
• OT/ICS cybersecurity governance & risk management
• ESG strategy & energy/carbon management
• Financial acumen-TCO, capital planning, lifecycle cost modelling
• Digital transformation-CMMS, IoT, AI/ML, digital twins
• Change management & organizational transformation (Prosci/ADKAR)
• Executive stakeholder engagement, client management & influence
• People leadership, talent development & DEI advocacy
• EHS compliance & business continuity / disaster recovery

Information for US Applicants

Work Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer