Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to work on Central Finance implementation. This role requires deep expertise in managing complex, cross-functional projects, strong stakeholder engagement, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget, SAP is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project delivery of workstreams under Central Finance program, from planning through execution and hypercare
- Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria aligned with business objectives
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, finance, business stakeholders, and external system integrators
- Drive governance structures, including steering committees, status reporting, and risk management frameworks
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensure appropriate review with GPOs to ensure alignment with SAP CFIN best practices and organizational standards
- Oversee data migration strategy, system integration, testing cycles (SIT/UAT), and cutover planning for specific workstreams
- Manage vendor relationships and hold partners accountable for deliverables and timelines
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and data governance policies for specific workstreams
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 8–12+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years leading SAP transformation programs
- Hands-on experience with Central Finance (CFIN) implementations preferred
- Demonstrated experience managing global, multi-country deployments
- Expertise in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)
- PMP, or equivalent certification preferred
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across operational levels
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Deep understanding of financial processes and data harmonization preferred
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to manage ambiguity and drive alignment in complex environments
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Success Metrics
- On-time and on-budget delivery of CFIN program workstream
- Minimal disruption to business operations during migration
- Successful data reconciliation and financial accuracy post-go-live
- High user adoption and stakeholder satisfaction
- Effective risk mitigation and issue resolution
To 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.
Skills Required
- Project Tracking (use of tools to monitor progress)
- Documentation Management (maintain and organize documents)
- Advanced Communication (clear updates and stakeholder engagement)
- Budget Tracking (monitoring and financial reporting)
- Stakeholder Liaison (engage effectively with stakeholders)
- Project Tools (experience with project management software)
- Risk Management (identify and propose mitigation strategies)
- Change Management (understanding of change processes)
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away benefits are positioned as broad, spanning vacation and sick time plus paid holidays and other covered leave types. Paid parental and caregiver leave, bereavement leave, and a volunteer day contribute to a more comprehensive time-off offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as meaningful through access to a 401(k)/retirement plan paired with company matching and additional contribution features in some descriptions. This is reinforced by mentions of profit sharing and other long-term savings-oriented programs.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented support stands out through adoption assistance and paid parental leave provisions. These benefits are described alongside other caregiver supports that extend beyond basic leave categories.
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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).
