Lead Technology Project & Program Manager, M&A Integrations

Wolters Kluwer10 months ago
Wichita, KS, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

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 theLead Technology Project & Program Manager, M&A Integrations, you will be responsible for overseeing projects and workstreams that transform infrastructure with a focus on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Technology Project and Program, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, product development, and business stakeholders. Compensation: $128,900.00 - $226,050.00 USD. Schedule: Hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days remote). Location: Local office (hybrid).

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage the full lifecycle of M&A IT projects and workstreams, including planning, defining timelines, milestones, and budgets.
  • Identify potential risks, dependencies, and roadblocks, and implement effective mitigation strategies while escalating critical issues to senior management when necessary.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (including GBS and Divisions/BU) to ensure requirements and expectations are met and build trusted relationships with subject matter experts.
  • Deliver change management activities and support smooth transitions associated with merger, acquisition, and divestiture projects.
  • Coordinate with functional leaders to ensure resource availability and manage cost tracking through tools like ClickTime, producing actionable reports as required.
  • Assist in developing business cases and supporting documentation to further project objectives.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Experience Required: 10+ years of progressive IT project management experience with a focus on infrastructure, cybersecurity, or backoffice functions, and 3+ years' experience with a shared services model.
  • Demonstrated strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, change management, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Qualifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
  • An advanced degree is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
  • 401(k) and FSA/HSA
  • Commuter Benefits and Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Vacation and Sick Time, plus Paid Parental Leave
  • Eligibility for Bonus programs

Required Skills

IT Infrastructure
Risk Management
Shared Services
M&A Integration
PMP Certification
Program Management
Change Management
Communication
Resource Management
Project Management
Stakeholder Management