Program Manager, M&A Integrations

• 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

• Working with functional leaders 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.

• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Communicate problems to other people in a simple way that they will understand and work together to alleviate the general project risk.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with and manage relationships with all levels of employees and leaders throughout the Company.
• Demonstrated ability to get positive results through influence, persuasion, presentations, training, and group facilitation skills.
• Maintain continuous improvement mindset
• Proactively seek opportunities to provide additional value to key stakeholders

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Technical understanding of merger and acquisitions integrations and divestitures

• 10-15 years-of demonstrated progressive experience in IT Project management with focus on infrastructure, cybersecurity or Backoffice
• 3+ years’ experience with shared services model  
• Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive way to managing work.
• Able to deliver with limited oversight and take accountability of actions.
• Excellent presentation skills, both creating slides and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.

• Minimum Travel required for this position is 20%

• On occasions work during Weekends and Non-business Hours.

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 

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.