Senior Global Payments Implementation Lead (Hybrid)

Wise; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU’s in a rapidly growing company

Annual self-development budget

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Hybrid working model

Remote work up to 90 days a year

Relocation expenses covered

25 days PTO, 15 sick days, 11 holidays

6-week sabbatical after four years

18 weeks parental leave

401k with up to 4% employer match

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Job summary

Wise is seeking a Senior Implementation Manager in Austin to drive high-impact partner integrations and grow the Wise Platform. You will partner with Solutions Engineering, Product, Compliance, Operations and Sales to deliver complex programs on time and with excellent quality.

You will lead multi-market implementations, navigate business and technical contexts, and maintain trust with executive and engineering stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project management in banking/fintech.
• Experience with Agile/Waterfall/hybrid and creating detailed project plans.
• Extensive experience in API or SWIFT payment integrations.
• Strong governance to identify risks and drive outcomes.
• Ability to solve complex challenges with initiative and drive.
• Delivered compliant payment integrations across local regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex implementation projects for major banks and businesses, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Overcome blockers with problem-solving and influencing skills in business and technical contexts.
• Use governance to manage scope, timelines, risks, and accountability; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage delivery risks (project, financial, compliance, reputational) with mitigation plans.
• Build relationships with partners to ensure a positive experience of our services.
• Explain fintech solutions clearly and lead process improvements for scalability and efficiency.

Skills

Project management

API/SWIFT integrations

Governance

Risk management

Decision making

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Wise is seeking a Senior Implementation Manager in Austin to drive high-impact partner integrations and grow the Wise Platform. You will partner with Solutions Engineering, Product, Compliance, Operations and Sales to deliver complex programs on time and with excellent quality.

You will lead multi-market implementations, navigate business and technical contexts, and maintain trust with executive and engineering stakeholders.