Senior Technology Project & Program Manager

The Senior Technology Project and Program Manager at Wolters Kluwer's Enterprise Legal Management (ELM) Solutions will manage the full lifecycle of global software development projects using Agile methodologies like Scrum and SAFe. This role involves coordinating cross-team activities, tracking project details, identifying risks, and providing visibility to executives and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery according to scope and expectations.

Must Have

• Manage projects to deliver on time according to scope and stakeholder expectations.
• Communicate business needs clearly to assist with decision-making and prioritization.
• Track staff allocations for internal and third-party teams.
• Manage third-party development partner relationships.
• Escalate blocking issues and delays promptly.
• Collaborate with globally distributed software development teams.
• Facilitate deliverable reviews at regular intervals.
• Apply and enforce project management and Agile development standards.
• Act as Agile coach and mentor to teams.
• Continuously improve project management and Agile processes.
• Manage metrics, reporting, and time management system data.
• Raise and escalate issues, risks, and concerns as appropriate.
• Direct and prioritize work of implementation teams and oversee contractors/vendors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or related field.
• Minimum 5 years managing Agile enterprise software development projects globally.
• Agile and SAFe certification required.
• Experience with SDLC and full program lifecycle.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 15%).

Good to Have

• PMP certification.
• Experience in matrixed organizations.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation.

Perks & Benefits

• Well-being benefits, tools, programs, and resources to help employees feel healthy, happy, safe, and prosperous.
• Valued for contributions.
• Caring and inclusive culture.
• Opportunities for growth.

Enterprise Legal Management (ELM) Solutions, a line of business in the Legal & Regulatory division, provides a comprehensive suite of tools that address the growing needs of corporate legal operations departments to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs.

The Senior Technology Project and Program Manager is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of global software development projects across multiple product lines using Agile methodologies, including Scrum and SAFe. This position ensures program success by coordinating cross-team activities, tracking project details, identifying risks, and providing visibility to executives and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects to deliver on time according to scope and stakeholder expectations.
• Communicate business needs clearly to assist with decision-making and prioritization.
• Track staff allocations for internal and third-party teams.
• Manage third-party development partner relationships.
• Escalate blocking issues and delays promptly.
• Collaborate with globally distributed software development teams.
• Facilitate deliverable reviews at regular intervals.
• Apply and enforce project management and Agile development standards.
• Act as Agile coach and mentor to teams.
• Continuously improve project management and Agile processes.
• Manage metrics, reporting, and time management system data.
• Raise and escalate issues, risks, and concerns as appropriate.
• Direct and prioritize work of implementation teams and oversee contractors/vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or related field.
• Minimum 5 years managing Agile enterprise software development projects globally.
• Agile and SAFe certification required; PMP a plus.
• Experience with SDLC and full program lifecycle.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate across geographically and functionally diverse teams.
• Experience in matrixed organizations a plus.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 15%).

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

Compensation:

Target salary range CA, CT, CO, DC, HI, IL, MA, MD, MN, NY, RI, WA: $114,750 - $160,450

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About Wolters Kluwer

Wolters Kluwer reported 2023 annual revenues of €5.6 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,400 people worldwide.

Our customers work in industries which impact the lives of millions of people every single day. Our mission is to empower our professional customers with the information, software solutions, and services they need to make critical decisions, achieve successful outcomes, and save time.

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