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:

Program Management

• 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  

Our Interview Practices

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.

 

Compensation:

127,000.00 - 222,650.00 USD

 

This role is eligible for Bonus.

Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position.  Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process. 

Additional Information:

Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: 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 upon request.