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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 more than a decade ago to solve high-stakes, high-value payments in higher education. We’ve since scaled into new regions and industry verticals and expanded our product offerings to deliver meaningful value to our clients around the world.
Today we support more than 5,300 clients across the global education, healthcare, travel & B2B industries, with diverse payment methods across 240 countries & territories and more than 140 currencies.
With over 1,400 global FlyMates, representing more than 40 nationalities, and in 15 offices world-wide, we’re looking for FlyMates to join the next stage of our journey as we continue to grow.
The Opportunity:
The Senior Security Technical Program Manager will be responsible for driving the planning, execution, and delivery of security initiatives and programs across the organization. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the security of our applications.
Establish strong relationships with different stakeholders in order to communicate and drive the security roadmap.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in security, experience in security by design and Secure-SDLC, excellent project management skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on application security matters, providing guidance and support to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Lead the development and implementation of application security programs and initiatives to protect the organization's software assets and mitigate security risks.
- Work closely with product and engineering departments to guarantee and confirm program scope, priorities, and Definition of Done, thereby ensuring the attainment of defined business outcomes
- Collaborate with software development, SRE, Program Managers and QA teams to integrate security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Coordinate the resolution of vulnerabilities identified by the application security team, coordinating with engineering teams to ensure timely remediation.
- Define and report on development lifecycle security compliance, success metrics and active progress.
- Oversee security assessments, audits, and compliance activities to identify vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to security standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Coordinate the threat and vulnerability management, secret management, and the third-party security program to improve our security posture and mitigate risks effectively.
- Drive continuous improvement of security processes and procedures, leveraging automation and technology where applicable.
- Represent the user's interests in security designs, actively gather feedback, pinpoint security hurdles, and incorporate them into our strategic planning.
- Manage relationships with external security vendors, consultants, and other stakeholders to augment internal capabilities and stay abreast of industry trends and emerging threats.
- Lead efforts to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards governing application security, such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and others.
- Mentor and coach junior members of the application security team, fostering a culture of learning and professional development.
Here’s What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in technical program management, ideally with a focus on security
- Ability to communicate effectively with both engineers and executives
- Proficiency in managing and advancing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Versatility in collaborating with teams across different time zones and functions, with readiness to travel as needed.
- Ability to influence and motivate individuals across a wide range of job roles and functions.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excel in problem-solving during high-pressure scenarios, making well-informed decisions while considering the impact on team goals.
- Navigate high-pressure situations with ease, maintaining focus on tasks and objectives.
- Demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity, providing a steady and positive influence on team members.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical co-workers in a clear and concise manner.
Submit today and get started!
We are excited to get to know you! Throughout our process you can expect to meet different FlyMates including the Hiring Manager and other Flymates. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will walk you through the steps and be your “go-to” person for questions.
Flywire is an equal opportunity employer and follows a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic disposition or carrier status, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable national, federal, state or local law.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000 - $135,000, plus equity and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, position level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and several other factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education and training.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in technical program management, ideally with a security focus
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineers and executives
- Experience managing and advancing multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to collaborate across time zones and functions, with readiness to travel as needed
- Ability to influence and motivate individuals across diverse roles and functions
- Ability to work independently
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to solve problems and make informed decisions in high-pressure situations
- Resilience and ability to maintain a steady, positive influence during adversity
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
What the Team is Saying
Flywire Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, company-wide Digital Disconnect Days, and additional Fly Better Days for volunteering are highlighted, alongside paid holidays. These programs encourage unplugging and support work–life balance.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Roles commonly include Restricted Stock Units, and an employee stock purchase plan is referenced in corporate filings, positioning employees as owners. Equity is presented as a meaningful part of total rewards beyond base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Employer-verified benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental-health support, and FSA/HSA options, with notes of strong employer cost-sharing and relatively low U.S. premiums. This combination indicates robust core coverage.
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What We Do
Flywire is a global payments enablement and software company. We combine our proprietary global payments network, next-gen payments platform and vertical-specific software to deliver the most important and complex payments for our clients and their customers.
Why Work With Us
Global collaboration is at the heart of what we do at Flywire. We’re excited to watch our unique culture evolve with each new FlyMate; it's our differences as individuals that make us stronger as a team. With over 30 nationalities across 11 countries, we believe our FlyMates are our greatest asset.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We are a remote first company, with 14 beautiful offices around the globe! There is no requirement to go into the office, however the option is there if that's what you prefer. At Flywire, we want you to chose what's best for your lifestyle.
