Engineering Business & Operations Manager in London

Company DescriptionWise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.Job DescriptionAbout the roleWe’re looking for an Engineering Operations Manager with previous SOX experience to lead large-scale engineering programmes and support engineering tribes with planning, coordination and operational improvements.You’ll bring structure to complex programmes spanning multiple teams, turn broad priorities into clear delivery plans and help stakeholders resolve risks and dependencies. Alongside this broader remit, you’ll help engineering teams translate SOX requirements into coordinated action and establish sustainable ways of managing their control responsibilities.You’ll be comfortable leading cross-functional initiatives, managing different stakeholders, partnering with engineering leaders and working through the operational details that keep programmes moving.How we workYou’ll join a small Engineering Operations team, working across engineering and business functions. You’ll partner with tribe leadership to strengthen planning and operational reviews, while working with control owners and colleagues in Risk, Compliance and Audit on SOX-related activities. You’ll coordinate delivery and provide visibility, with engineering teams and control owners retaining responsibility for technical decisions, control execution and evidence.What you’ll achieveLead large-scale engineering programmes. Define outcomes, scope, workstreams and milestones, coordinating delivery across teams from initial planning through to ongoing operationsProvide tribe-level Engineering Operations support. Partner with engineering leaders to strengthen planning, prioritisation, operational reviews and follow-through on commitmentsCoordinate SOX and IT General Controls audits . Bring structure to remediation planning, testing readiness and the transition from project completion to repeatable operational processesManage risks and dependencies. Identify blockers early, clarify ownership and help stakeholders resolve competing priorities and decisions that affect deliveryBuild clear governance and reporting. Maintain clear accountability, escalate issues with their impact and help teams agree practical next stepsDrives framework and owns internal training, awareness & communication. Use data and automation to reduce manual reporting and coordination, and make programme information easier to maintain and useEstablish sustainable handovers. Ensure ongoing responsibilities, processes and ownership are clear when programmes move into business-as-usual operations.What you’ll bringA strong track record of independently leading large-scale technology programmes involving multiple teams and business functionsPrevious hands-on experience managing SOX or IT General Controls programmes, including coordinating engineering teams through remediation, testing or audit cyclesAn understanding of control ownership, evidence requirements and the distinction between implementing a change and having it validated for closure.Experience translating regulatory or audit requirements into practical delivery plans with technical and control specialistsExperience working closely with engineering leaders on planning, priorities, dependencies and operational improvementsThe ability to turn ambiguous problems into clear plans and drive progress without relying on formal authorityStrong stakeholder management and the confidence to challenge unclear ownership, incomplete plans and unsupported progress claimsClear communication, including the ability to facilitate difficult discussions and give leaders concise updates on progress, risks and decisionsAn analytical approach, with experience using data to identify problems, assess progress and improve ways of workingPrevious SOX or ITGC programme experience is important for this role. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.Financial Services