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Job DescriptionAbout the role
We are looking for a Programme Manager to partner with us as an Engineering Operations Manager in scaling the operational backbone of our engineering team at Wise. This role is ideal for someone with a proactive, hands-on approach and the strategic mindset to navigate complex, cross-functional programs.
As we continue to grow, the Engineering Operations team is now taking on new and exciting projects to ensure we remain sustainable while scaling. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives and support the continued success of Wise during this exciting phase of growth.
How we work
You'll be joining a small, impactful team dedicated to ensuring that key business operations run smoothly and efficiently across Wise. You'll lead and support various projects with a strong program management skillset and an operational lens, working actively across the business.
As Wise scales, we're proactively making contingency plans for complex operations and building robust processes. The Engineering Operations team is now taking on new and exciting programs to ensure our continued sustainable growth.
This dynamic role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives and support the continued success of Wise during this exciting phase of growth.
What You’ll Achieve:
This is a pivotal role within the business enabling Wise, and you will have the opportunity to:
Lead and drive key engineering operational programs and engineering wide initiatives that touch every corner of the organisation
Integrate program requirements into existing workflows through close collaboration and aligning objectives, milestones, and timelines
Establish engagement frameworks with clear ownership and governance amongst the teams (based on the models defined by Engineering Operations)
Establish and drive programs to address audit findings (like SOX/ITGC remediation) and operational risk assessments, ensuring continuous compliance and maturity as a publicly listed global company
Build and maintain strong stakeholder alignment and lead projects end-to-end
Collaborate with teams across Wise to manage, track, and report on the progress of company-wide initiatives, ensuring transparency, accountability, and successful delivery
What you will need:
This role requires an individual ready to juggle priorities while delivering impactful results. Here’s a snapshot of what we need:
Proven experience in large-scale programme management, operations management and delivery and a track record of successfully managing cross-functional teams and projects
Experience mapping out clear roadmaps, align stakeholders, and keep teams on track for successful project outcomes
Experience managing regulatory or compliance-driven technology programs (e.g., SOX, IT General Controls, or similar audit remediation), with an understanding of operational risk in a regulated environment
Ability to identify risk and be a visibility champion by keeping potential blockers in sight before they become hurdles. .
Be collaborative, whether it’s across teams, tribes, or departments—you’ll create alignment and engagement frameworks to keep all teams synced to shared goals.
An understanding of operational processes within engineering or technology environments.
Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
A data-driven, analytical mindset with experience in model building
We are fully aware that it is uncommon for a candidate to have all skills required and so if you have some of those listed below and are eager to learn more we do want to hear from you!
If you are someone who thrives in an agile environment and is ready to embrace a variety of challenges, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.
Additional InformationInterested? Find out more:
Wise Tech Stack (2025 update)
Scaling our Infrastructure; how we make it work
Wise Engineering – https://medium.com/wise-engineering
What do we offer:
Wise Benefits
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Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.
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