Senior Implementation Manager, Wise

• This role is ideal for an established professional with a track record of delivering complex programs of work in financial services, particularly in the banking and payments sectors. If you are passionate about financial technology and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply
• 6+ years of project management experience in banking/fintech
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-phase projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies. Skilled in creating and managing high-quality project plans, breaking down tasks, mapping dependencies, and identifying the critical path to launch
• Extensive experience in leading API and SWIFT based payment integrations, by navigating banking or large enterprise organisational structures and decision making processes in order to drive successful project outcomes
• Proven ability to identify, manage and mitigate risks through strong project governance e
• Demonstrable experience in delivering payment integrations while adhering to local regulatory requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at presenting complex concepts to both C-suite and working teams, adapting messages to the audience
• Expertise in resolving challenges, making impactful decisions, and acting autonomously
• Decision Making & Problem Solving: Strong decision-making skills and expertise in overcoming complex challenges

Desirable

• We’re looking for a Senior Implementation Manager who is passionate about the Wise mission – money without borders
• You’ll be a part of the Wise Platform team, leading the most impactful projects and programmes of work in order to expand our growing list of global partners, helping us surpass our goals and deliver world class payment service solutions to our partners and their customers across the EMEA region
• We are looking for a Senior Implementation/Program Manager to join our team in London and play a crucial role in growing Wise Platform by delivering our highest impact partner integrations. You’ll be helping achieve our regional growth targets while working closely with our Solutions Engineering, Product, Compliance, Operational and Sales teams to deliver projects efficiently and to a high standard
• In this role, you will be responsible for driving complex implementations with the world’s biggest banks and businesses. From kick off to launch, you will leverage strong program management experience to deliver on time, high quality integrations
• Across markets you will implement both new and existing solutions, overcoming blockers along the way with in-depth problem solving and strong influencing skills. You should be equally comfortable in both a business and technical context, winning trust from both executive and engineering, external and internal stakeholders
• Lead complex implementation projects for major banks and businesses, managing from kickoff to launch while ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery
• Overcome project blockers with strong problem-solving and influencing skills, working in both business and technical contexts, and building trust with diverse stakeholders
• Use governance expertise to manage scope, timelines, and accountability, while identifying risks, solving challenges, and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Manage delivery risks for deals—including project, financial, compliance, and reputational—ensuring robust mitigation plans are in place
• Build and nurture excellent relationships with partners, ensure they love the experience we offer them
• Confidently explain financial technology solutions and lead process improvements to enhance project scalability and efficiency
• Have a significant and visible impact on the growth of Wise platform by leading payments partnerships with the world’s biggest banks and businesses
• Help to scale the Implementation function, by leading initiatives to improve our processes
• Deliver new and innovative solutions, finding ways to do things that haven’t been done before
• Travel to work with our teams and meet with prospects around the world