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
Benefits:
A comprehensive benefits package that begins your first day of employment. Additional Information: Wolters Kluwer offers great benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available - https://www.mywolterskluwerbenefits.com/index.html
Diversity Matters: Wolters Kluwer strives for an inclusive company culture in which we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent to achieve our strategy. As a global company, having a diverse workforce is of the utmost importance. We've been recognized by employees as a European Diversity Leader in the Financial Times, as one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2022, 2021 and 2020 and as one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women in 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018. In 2020, we placed third in the Female Board Index, and were recognized by the European Women on Boards Gender Diversity Index. Wolters Kluwer and all of our subsidiaries, divisions and customer/departments is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
Our Interview PracticesTo maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.
Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.
Compensation:
Target salary range CA, CT, CO, DC, HI, IL, MA, MD, MN, NY, RI, WA: $145,500 - $203,900Top Skills
What We Do
Wolters Kluwer (www.wolterskluwer.com) is a global leader in information services and solutions for professionals in the health, tax and accounting, risk and compliance, finance and legal sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
Founded in 1836 and headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands, the company serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries and employs 18,600 people worldwide.
Wolters Kluwer reported 2019 annual revenues of €4.6 billion. Listed on Euronext Amsterdam, Wolters Kluwer shares (WKL) are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).
