Manager II, IT Engineering (Operations & Support)

We are looking for a strategic and technically grounded Manager II IT Engineering (Operations & Support) to lead our global IT Operations and Regional IT Support teams from our Valencia HQ (hybrid model).

In this role you will be a catalyst for change: transforming our support and operations functions from reactive troubleshooting into a proactive engineering-led operation. You will bridge business needs and technical execution across two key pillars: Global IT Support (AMERICAS EMEA APAC) and IT Operations (SaaS automation compliance).

Key Responsibilities:

• Global Support & Operations Leadership: Oversee 3 Regional IT Support Leads (AMERICAS EMEA APAC) and a global team of IT Operations Engineers. Establish global SLAs monitor service delivery metrics and ensure a seamless experience for all FlyMates.

• AI Innovation & Self-Service: Shift team focus from ticket resolution to system evolution. Lead the research and implementation of AI/AIOps tools to build self-service options and reduce escalation volume.

• SaaS-as-Code Ownership: Partner with internal CPE/Cloud teams to transition core platforms into a Terraform-managed environment. Lead IT Ops in managing systems through code rather than manual consoles.

• Operational Excellence: Apply Lean IT principles to analyze support data and ticketing trends streamlining and documenting scalable processes prior to automation.

• Capacity & Project Management: Utilize Agile/Kanban to balance bandwidth across Tier 3 operations end-user support and strategic projects (including M&A integrations and tool consolidations).

• Governance & Compliance: Own Access Recertification User Access Reviews (UAR) and IT audit controls (including SOC2) driving automation to make compliance frictionless.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications:

• Degree & Experience: Bachelors degree in IT Computer Science or equivalent experience with 10 years in IT including 4 years in a formal management role leading international remote-first technical or support teams.

• SaaS Mastery: Proven track record managing global SaaS ecosystems (Okta Google Workspace Slack Atlassian).

• Identity & Governance: Deep understanding of IAM/RBAC logic distributed IT infrastructures and User Access Reviews (UAR) / SOC2 compliance.

• Languages: Full professional proficiency in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in FinTech global payments or publicly traded technology environments.

• Exposure to Terraform or infrastructure-as-code (IaC) applied to SaaS management.

• Experience implementing AI/ML-powered IT operations (AIOps).

• Lean IT Six Sigma or ITIL certifications focused on continuous process improvement.

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!
• Work From Home Stipend
• 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 were excited to watch our unique culture evolve with each new hire.

Flywire is an equal opportunity employer.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time