Program Manager, Global Mobility

Deel; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock grant opportunities

Flexible office membership with IWG

Additional perks based on country

Job summary

Deel is hiring a Program Manager for Global Mobility in Lisbon. You will oversee end-to-end client mobility, coordinating with immigration specialists and business leaders to design compliant solutions and scale Deel's mobility services.

The role requires multi-country immigration experience, strong communication, and collaboration with GTM, Product, and Sales teams. A hybrid work model and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in immigration case management or global mobility.
• Experience with multi-country immigration programs and external attorneys/vendors.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end client mobility programs with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor program health and drive continuous improvement in immigration setup.
• Provide high-quality responses on immigration and relocation queries.

Skills

Immigration case management

Global mobility coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tools usage

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or HR or International Relations

Advanced degree in law/HR/intl business (preferred)

Tools

HRIS platforms

Case management software

Job description

Who We Are Is What We Do. Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Why should you be part of our success story? As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software;
we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator's top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Summary

This role is responsible for managing client mobility programs end-to-end, serving as the primary point of contact for immigration and relocation queries, driving continuous improvement, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver compliant, high-quality mobility solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manages and builds programs ready for end to end client mobility services, coordinating with business leaders, and immigration specialists to design and execute compliant, high-quality solutions.
• Monitors program health, drives continuous improvement, and serves as the day-to-day point of contact for immigration compliance set-up questions.
• Provides high-quality responses to queries and processes related to navigating immigration and relocation based on industry and immigration knowledge.
• Drives commercial and revenue-generating outcomes – identifies new product and service opportunities and partners with GTM, Product, and Sales teams to grow Deel's Mobility business.
• Partners cross-functionally with Product, Operations, Sales, Legal, clients, and other functions to embed immigration and mobility expertise into Deel's platform and client delivery.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in immigration case management, global mobility coordination, global immigration program building, or international HR support
• Working knowledge of business immigration processes in at least one major jurisdiction, with exposure to multi-country programs
• Experience coordinating with external immigration attorneys and vendors
• Proficiency with case management or mobility tracking tools and HRIS platforms
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and identify risk
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working with employees at all levels.
• Commercial acumen and demonstrated experience partnering with GTM, Product, and Sales teams to translate mobility expertise into revenue-generating products and services.
• Active and proficient use of AI tools (e.G., Claude/Cowork) to enhance planning, reporting, and operational efficiency; eagerness to continuously adopt new technology to improve the function.
• Client-facing experience with demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with corporate clients or senior external stakeholders.
• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, International Relations, or a related field; advanced degree in law,HR, international business, or a related field preferred.

Total Rewards Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Our salary range reflects gross base salary. For commercial roles with commission eligibility, this figure represents On-Target Earnings (OTE), inclusive of base salary and target commission.

Salary ranges are quoted in USD as a consistent global reference. Your offer will be localized to your country's currency using a market-aligned conversion.

Final pay is based on objective, job-related criteria including experience, skills, and location.

We don't ask about salary history. Offers are based on the role and what you bring to it.

Some things you'll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• Optional flexible working office membership, with IWG

At Deel, we're an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.Com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.Com and @paygroup.Com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel welcomes persons with disabilities to apply to any of our open roles. We will provide application and/or interview accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities or other needs. If you require application and/or interview accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via email ([e-mail]) and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation.

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Program Manager, Global Mobility Lisbon, Portuguese Republic, PT