Job Description
Company Description
Are you ready to trade your job for a journey? Become a FlyMate!
Passion, excitement & global collaboration are all core to what it means to be a FlyMate. At Flywire, we’re on a mission to deliver the world’s most important and complex payments. We use our Flywire Advantage - the combination of our next-gen payments platform, proprietary payment network and vertical specific software, to help our clients get paid, and help their customers pay with ease - no matter where they are in the world.
What more do we need to truly be unstoppable? Perhaps, that is you!
Who we are:
Flywire is a global payments enablement and software company, founded a decade ago to solve high-stakes, high-value payments in education, using modern technology.
Today, we’ve digitized payments for more than 3,300+ global clients across education, healthcare, travel & B2B, covering more than 240 countries and territories and supporting over 140 currencies. And, we’re just getting started!
With over 1000+ global FlyMates, representing more than 40 nationalities, and in 14 offices world-wide, we’re looking for FlyMates to join the next stage of our journey as we continue to grow.
Job Description
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of cross functional initiatives across the business. This role will manage a variety of project types using a blended waterfall and agile approach, ensuring clarity, accountability and measurable results.
You will partner closely with business stakeholders and senior leaders, bringing structure to complex initiatives while maintaining flexibility in approach. This role requires strong execution discipline, proactive risk management and the ability to keep projects moving forward across multiple teams and priorities.
What You’ll Do
- Lead planning and execution of cross functional projects using a blended waterfall and agile methodology
- Translate business needs into structured, actionable project plans with clear milestones, ownership and measurable outcomes
- Establish and maintain strong operating rhythms, delivery tracking and project governance practices
- Drive clarity on priorities, roles and responsibilities across stakeholders and teams
- Identify risks, dependencies and blockers early, proposing mitigation plans and escalating where appropriate
- Adapt delivery approaches based on project complexity, stakeholder needs and business priorities while maintaining consistent execution standards
- Communicate clearly and consistently with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority
- Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting and visibility throughout the project lifecycle
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery and PMO practices
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
- 5–7 years of project management experience within fast paced or cross functional environments
- Experience managing different types of projects using blended waterfall and agile approaches
- Strong execution discipline with excellent organisational and tracking skills
- Ability to bring clarity and structure to ambiguous or evolving workstreams
- Proactive approach to risk, dependency and stakeholder management
- Comfortable coordinating across multiple stakeholders and driving accountability against agreed actions and timelines
- Flexible and adaptable working style with the ability to adjust approach based on project needs
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross functional teams
- Demonstrates good judgement, professionalism and a continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to operate independently while maintaining a high level of quality and polish in delivery and communication
Additional Information
We Offer:
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Work with brilliant people that will keep you on your toes, learn more about their journeys by checking out #InsideFlywire on social media
- Dynamic & Global Team (we have been collaborating virtually for years!)
- Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness, Yoga/Pilates/HIIT Classes) with Global FlyMates
- Be a meaningful part in our success - every FlyMate makes an impact
- Competitive time off including FlyBetter Days to volunteer in a cause you believe in and Digital Disconnect Days!
- Great Talent & Development Programs (Managers Taking Flight – for new or aspiring managers!)
Submit today and get started!
We are excited to get to know you! Throughout our process you can expect to meet with different FlyMates including the Hiring Manager, Peers on the team, the VP of the department, and a skills assessment. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will walk you through the steps and be your “go-to” person for any questions.
Flywire is an equal opportunity employer. With over 30 nationalities across 12 different offices, and diversity and inclusion at the core of our people agenda, we believe our FlyMates are our greatest asset, and we’re excited to watch our unique culture evolve with each new hire.
Flywire is an equal opportunity employer.
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