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WiseEngineering Operations Manager: Large-Scale Programmes, SOX & Controls
Wise is seeking an Engineering Operations Manager: Large-Scale Programmes, SOX & Controls to work on-site in London. This full-time role sits within a small Engineering Operations…
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Wise is seeking an Engineering Operations Manager: Large-Scale Programmes, SOX & Controls to work on-site in London. This full-time role sits within a small Engineering Operations team and involves leading large-scale technical programmes, improving operational efficiency, and supporting engineering tribes with planning and coordination. The successful candidate will help engineering teams translate Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements into coordinated actions, manage IT General Controls audits, and establish sustainable practices for ongoing control…
Job Description
Wise is seeking an Engineering Operations Manager: Large-Scale Programmes, SOX & Controls to work on-site in London. This full-time role sits within a small Engineering Operations team and involves leading large-scale technical programmes, improving operational efficiency, and supporting engineering tribes with planning and coordination.
The successful candidate will help engineering teams translate Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements into coordinated actions, manage IT General Controls audits, and establish sustainable practices for ongoing control responsibilities. Responsibilities include defining project outcomes, managing risks and dependencies, building transparent reporting frameworks, and driving action across cross-functional groups.
This position suits an experienced professional who combines strong programme management capabilities with a hands-on approach to problem-solving. The employer values an inclusive, diverse international team and provides a collaborative environment focused on building financial products without borders.
Responsibilities
- Lead large-scale engineering programmes by defining scope, workstreams, milestones, and outcomes from planning through to ongoing operations
- Provide tribe-level operational support to engineering leaders to strengthen planning, prioritisation, and operational reviews
- Coordinate SOX and IT General Controls audits, structuring remediation planning, testing readiness, and the transition to repeatable operational processes
- Identify and manage risks, blockers, and dependencies across teams early in the delivery lifecycle
- Build clear governance and reporting mechanisms to give stakeholders visibility into programme progress and testing outcomes
- Drive accountability and follow-through on decisions, escalating issues with their impact and helping teams agree on next steps
- Utilize data and automation to reduce manual reporting coordination and streamline operational processes
- Establish clear handovers and ownership when programmes transition into business-as-usual operations
Requirements
- Demonstrated track record of independently leading large-scale technology programmes involving multiple teams and business functions
- Hands-on experience managing SOX or IT General Controls programmes, including guiding engineering teams through remediation, testing, or audit cycles
- Experience translating regulatory or audit requirements into practical delivery plans alongside technical and control specialists
- Background working closely with engineering leaders on operational improvements, priorities, and dependencies
- Ability to turn ambiguous problems into clear plans and drive progress independently
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge unclear ownership and incomplete plans
- Clear communication skills for facilitating difficult discussions and updating leaders on progress, risks, and decisions
- Analytical approach utilizing data to identify problems, measure progress, and enhance ways of working
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Benefits
- Salary ranging from £92,000 to £118,000
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What is the location and work arrangement for this role?
The position is based in London and is on-site.
What is the salary for the Engineering Operations Manager position?
The posting states a salary range of £92,000 to £118,000.
What experience is required regarding SOX compliance?
Candidates must have hands-on experience managing SOX or IT General Controls programmes, including guiding engineering teams through remediation, testing, or audit cycles.
What type of employment is this?
This is a full-time employment opportunity.
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