Lead Technology Project & Program Manager, M&A Integrations

Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in information, software solutions, and services for professionals in healthcare; tax and accounting; financial and corporate compliance; legal and regulatory; corporate performance and ESG. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with technology.

As the Lead Technology Project & Program Manager, M&A Integrations, you will be responsible for overseeing projects or workstreams aimed at transforming infrastructure, with focus on merger and acquisitions, and divestitures. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, product development, and business stakeholders, to ensure the successful planning, implementation, and delivery of merger and acquisition integrations or divestments projects/workstreams.

In this role, you will report to the Vice President, Technology Project and Program and work a hybrid schedule (2 days in office and 3 days remote) from one of our local offices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the successful delivery of M&AD IT projects/workstreams and execution of aspects of project life cycle leveraging M&AD playbook. Develop project plans, including timelines, milestones, and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Identify potential risks, dependencies, and roadblocks in the M&AD technology workstreams/projects. Implement mitigation plans and escalate critical issues to senior management when necessary
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand their requirements, expectations, and concerns are met. Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders and effectively communicate project progress, status, and outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external (GBS, Divisions/BU) stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Deliver change management activities for projects/workstreams in scope

Resource Management

• Working with functional leaders to ensure resource availability and allocation to required projects to reach objectives

• Manage ClickTime data tracking and enable appropriate allocations of costs

• Develop meaningful actionable reports, as needed.

• Assist in the development of business cases while working with the associated leaders.

Additional Knowledge & Skills:

• Possess Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred)

• Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively through presentations and discussions

• Build strong relationships and collaborates across all levels of the organization

• Influence outcomes through persuasion, facilitation, and training to drive positive results

• Solve problems creatively and implement innovative solutions

• Apply project management tools, methodologies, and best practices to deliver successful outcomes

• Lead projects through the full life cycle—from initiation to completion

• Analyze data and situations to make informed decisions and recommendations

• Adapt quickly and remains resourceful in dynamic environments

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and delivers added value to stakeholders

• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget

• Utilize change management concepts to ensure smooth business transitions.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Prefer advanced degree.

Experience:

• 10+ years-of demonstrated progressive experience in IT Project management with focus on infrastructure, cybersecurity or Backoffice

• 3+ years’ experience with shared services model  

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