Senior Technology Project & Program Manager > Ghent > Joboolo BE :
Company : Wolters Kluwer Location : Ghent Flanders From : Talent BE
The TechnologyProject & ProgramManager is a key position that supports the organization in driving large-scale IT programs and digital transformation to a 2,300+ FTE organization.
This role has oversight to the overall IT programs landscape including migrations, new implementations, and ongoing operations.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide global oversight to the entire back-office and CRM IT project and program portfolio in CP & ESG, carrying overall responsibility to manage the pipeline and drive toward successful on-time and on budget deliveryLead and oversee the back-office IT components of key annual Strategic Planning processes in the Division (MDM, VSP, and Budget)Ensure that projects are aligned with Division and Business Unit stakeholders, and strategic objectives, and that deliverables are well-formed and actionableDefine and oversee uniform frameworks, processes, and templates by which projects are requested, funded, executed, and reviewed, and the reporting and dashboarding of all CP & ESG IT programs and projectsEvaluate and provide input regarding demand and prioritization based on a global view on the entire project/program portfolio, considering business priorities, current portfolio, organization's execution capacity, and allocation of resourcesConduct regular reviews for critical projects, retrospectives on all projects, and ad hoc audits of any troubled projectsConduct periodic financial reviews of CP & ESG IT spend with an eye to eliminating non-essential spend and directing it toward strategic objectivesDrive the execution of projects with geographically-dispersed teamsFoster executive-level relationships and partnerships to advance project and organizational goalsMonitor and report on the progress and performance of IT projects, providing insights for improvementLead and influence decision-making processes at the Divisional and Business Unit levelOversee the strategic allocation and management of resources for large-scale, complex projectsFacilitate communication between project teams and executive leadership to ensure strategic alignment.Education, Experience, & CompetenciesBachelor's Degree (B.A., B.S.)Minimum 7 years' experience in project/program management of enterprise application systems such as SAP, Salesforce.com, Marketo, Eloqua, and Certinia (FinancialForce)Experience working in a complex matrix organization preferredExperience driving relationships and partnerships across stakeholder groups such as executives and cross-functional roles in Finance, HR, and OperationsAbility to effectively manage projects, delivering on time and within budgetStrong research and documentation skillsExcellent organizational skillsExcellent writing, verbal communications, and presentation skillsAbility to quickly absorb and analyze new technologies and practicesStrong financial analysis and business acumenFluent in EnglishConversant in one or more European languages desirableTravel RequirementsMinimum 30% overnight travelWhat do we offer you?Flexible working hours where you can start between 8:
00 and 10:
00 and flexible working policy.Full access to E-learning platforms such as LinkedIn LearningContinuous training plans provided through in-person courses, certifications, training-on-the-job, webinars.Performance plans where we would like to determine which career path you prefer to follow.
Annual performance and salary reviews.Community and teambuilding events like the global code games, network events and WoltersKluwer value days.The role can be based in one of our offices in Italy, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany. WoltersKluwer GhentFlanders
