Lead Project & Program Manager
| Company | Wolters Kluwer |
|---|---|
| Location | London, ON, Canada |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Experienced in managing complex, cross-functional projects on time and within budget
- Proficient in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools (Jira, MS Project)
- Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and interpreting financial data
- Proficiency in data analysis using Excel, SQL, or BI tools
- Familiarity with scripting or automation (e.g., Python) is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to lead global teams and manage cross-cultural collaboration
Responsibilities
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines for digital transformation and ESG initiatives
- Lead the delivery of electronic Permit to Work systems and EHS compliance platforms
- Manage change requests, SOW approvals, and milestone-based delivery
- Facilitate global stakeholder meetings and cross-functional collaboration
- Ensure project documentation, reporting, and governance are maintained to high standards
- Identify and mitigate risks to project timelines or objectives
- Ensure successful project delivery in accordance with project management methods
- Drive small, medium and large implementations across regions, time zones, and cultures
- Align Sales, Legal, Finance, and Tech to ensure every project is commercially sound and technically robust
- Coach and mentor project managers and consultants to ensure delivery excellence
- Maintain operational rigor through governance, risk management, and structured reporting
- Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across teams
- Act as a central point of contact for all projects, communicating regularly with stakeholders
- Write and maintain clear project documentation, best practices, and process guides
- Professionally interact with internal and external stakeholders through various media
- Present project insights and updates to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Participate in recruiting activities and onboarding of new team members
- Represent Wolters Kluwer at industry events and forums
- Perform other duties or special projects as assigned by Director
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or relevant industry experience
- Certification in any project methodology is preferable (PMP, Prince2, Scrum, Kanban, etc.)