Project Manager - Global PMO

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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 join our Global PMO team in Valencia.

In this role, you will drive the successful delivery of cross-functional internal initiatives across the business. Sitting alongside business operations and key corporate functions (including Finance, Legal, HR, and Operations), you will manage assigned projects using a blended waterfall and agile approach, ensuring clarity, accountability, and measurable results.

You will partner closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams, bringing structure to complex initiatives while maintaining flexibility in execution. This role requires strong delivery discipline, proactive risk management, and the ability to build organic alignment across multiple stakeholders without relying on direct line authority.

What you will do

• Project Planning & Execution:

  • Lead the planning and execution of assigned cross-functional internal projects across core business functions (Finance, Operations, Legal, HR).

  • Translate business needs into structured, actionable project plans with clear milestones, ownership, and measurable outcomes.

  • Adapt delivery approaches based on project complexity, stakeholder needs, and business priorities while maintaining consistent execution standards.

• Governance, Operating Rhythms & Reporting:

  • Establish and maintain clear project-level operating rhythms, status tracking, and dependency management for assigned initiatives.

  • Drive clarity on priorities, roles, and responsibilities across project stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

  • Maintain accurate project documentation, risk/issue tracking, and decision-support reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

• Risk Management & Stakeholder Alignment:

  • Identify risks, dependencies, and blockers early within your projects, proposing mitigation plans and escalating where appropriate.

  • Communicate clearly and consistently with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority, building trust and collaborative relationships.

  • Facilitate alignment among project stakeholders when competing priorities arise to keep initiatives moving forward.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Support process optimization and workflow improvements within the scope of your assigned projects.

  • Promote project management best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives across PMO practices.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of project management experience within fast-paced or cross-functional environments (such as Management/Strategy Consulting, PMO, or internal transformation roles).

• Proven experience managing different types of internal business projects using blended waterfall and agile approaches.

• Strong execution discipline with excellent organizational, tracking, and risk management skills.

• Ability to bring clarity and structure to ambiguous or evolving project workstreams.

• Proactive approach to risk, dependency, and stakeholder management.

• Comfortable coordinating across multiple business stakeholders and driving accountability against agreed actions and timelines without direct line authority.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (C1/C2 level required) , with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong preference for an Individual Contributor path focused on project delivery excellence.

Core Competencies:

• Diplomacy & Relationship-Building: Ability to exercise "authority through relationships" and build organic trust across teams.

• Adaptability & Pragmatism: Comfortable adjusting project management approaches to fit the specific needs and context of the initiative.

• Operational Rigor: Deep focus on quality, polish in delivery, and continuous improvement mindset.

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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