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WiseEngineering Operations Manager
Wise is seeking an Engineering Operations Manager to join its team in London on a full-time, on-site basis. In this role, the professional will lead extensive…
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Wise is seeking an Engineering Operations Manager to join its team in London on a full-time, on-site basis. In this role, the professional will lead extensive engineering initiatives, support engineering tribes with operational planning, and manage tasks related to SOX compliance. The employer builds borderless financial services and values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global workforce. This position suits an individual who pairs robust programme management expertise with a practical,…
Job Description
Wise is seeking an Engineering Operations Manager to join its team in London on a full-time, on-site basis. In this role, the professional will lead extensive engineering initiatives, support engineering tribes with operational planning, and manage tasks related to SOX compliance. The employer builds borderless financial services and values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global workforce.
This position suits an individual who pairs robust programme management expertise with a practical, hands-on methodology. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable guiding cross-functional projects, interacting with various stakeholders, collaborating directly with engineering leaders, and managing the day-to-day operational specifics that keep initiatives progressing.
Key duties involve defining project scopes and milestones, coordinating audits for SOX and IT General Controls, tracking risks and dependencies, and building reliable governance frameworks. The team uses data and automation to minimize manual coordination and establishes clear handovers when initiatives transition into standard operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead large-scale engineering programmes from initial planning through ongoing operations by defining outcomes, scope, workstreams, and milestones
- Partner with engineering leaders to strengthen planning, prioritisation, operational reviews, and commitment follow-through
- Coordinate SOX and IT General Controls audits, structuring remediation planning, testing readiness, and operational process transitions
- Identify blockers early, clarify ownership, and assist stakeholders in resolving competing priorities and decisions
- Build transparent governance and reporting to give stakeholders dependable visibility into progress, remediation, and testing outcomes
- Maintain accountability, escalate issues with their impact, and help teams determine practical next steps
- Own internal training, awareness, and communication while driving framework improvements
- Utilize data and automation to decrease manual reporting and coordination while easing programme information maintenance
- Establish clear operational handovers for business-as-usual operations
Requirements
- 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
- Understanding of control ownership, evidence requirements, and the distinction between implementing a change and validating it for closure
- Experience translating regulatory or audit requirements into practical delivery plans alongside technical and control specialists
- Experience working closely with engineering leaders on planning, priorities, dependencies, and operational improvements
- Ability to turn ambiguous problems into clear plans and drive progress without formal authority
- Strong stakeholder management and confidence in challenging unclear ownership, incomplete plans, and unsupported progress claims
- Clear communication skills for facilitating difficult discussions and providing concise updates to leaders
- Analytical approach using data to identify problems, assess progress, and refine ways of working
Core Skills
Benefits
- Salary ranging from £92,000 to £118,000
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What is the location and remote work policy for this role?
The position is based in London and is on-site.
What is the salary range for the Engineering Operations Manager position?
The salary is between £92,000 and £118,000.
What are the primary responsibilities regarding compliance?
The role requires coordinating SOX and IT General Controls audits, structuring remediation planning, handling testing readiness, and establishing sustainable control management processes.
What employment type is this position?
The posting specifies full-time employment.
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