Job Description

As a Principal Program Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing complex, large-scale projects aimed at transforming our company infrastructure, with focus on merger and acquisitions, and divestitures. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including deal team, engineering, operations, product development, and business stakeholders, to ensure the successful planning, implementation, and delivery of merger and acquisition integrations or divestments (M&AD IT programs).
Essential Duties and responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and EngagementCreate and deliver compelling presentations for WK executives, other senior leaders, and customers. Manage the development, maintenance, and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Programs in scope Ensure M&AD playbook and Governance is updated with the learning from M&AD programs delivered under your responsibility

Program ManagementAccountable for the successful delivery of M&AD IT programs and execution of aspects of project life cycle leveraging M&AD playbook. Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management strategies. Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget Work closely with engineering, product, operations, and other teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment between M&AD technology workstreams/projects and Business Units transformation workstreams 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 Ensure TSA is covering integration/divestiture business objectives, and financial objectives. Escalate when TSA is overcommitting IT support beyond what our 3rd party providers can deliver Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand their requirements, expectations, and concerns. 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. Ensure appropriate change management for programs in scope

Resource ManagementWorking 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.

Additional Knowledge & SkillsSenior executive presentation and communication skills Communicate complex problems to other people in a simple way that they will understand and work together to alleviate the general program 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, leadership, presentations, training, and group facilitation skills. Maintain continuous improvement mindset Proactively seek opportunities to provide additional value to iPMO internal customers.

Required Experience:15+ years-of demonstrated progressive experience in IT, Program management, resource management, change and transformation management. 3+ years' experience with shared services model 2+ years management, enterprise-wide transition and/or transformation programs 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.

Preferred Experience: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.

Travel requirementsMinimum Travel required for this position is 20%

Physical DemandsOn occasions work during Weekends and Non-business Hours.

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