Strategic Portfolio & Program Leader

Wolters Kluwer; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

401(k)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Wolters Kluwer seeks a Lead Project & Program Manager in Chicago to independently lead a portfolio of projects, guiding cross-functional teams and stakeholders. You will manage scope, timelines, and budgets, delivering measurable value aligned with strategic objectives.

Minimum 7+ years in project management, strong knowledge of waterfall and Agile methods, and excellent communication are required. Hybrid work, domestic travel up to 10%, and a competitive compensation package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management or related field/equivalent.
• 7+ years of project management experience, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of waterfall and Agile methodologies; ability to coach and mentor others.
• Proficient with project management principles and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate multiple projects within the portfolio to deliver outcomes, aligning with business strategy, objectives, and priorities.
• Lead projects across departments, mitigating risks, resolving issues, and managing complexity.
• Develop communication plans to drive program discussions and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Serve as senior advisor to leaders, driving adoption of new perspectives and best practices.
• Implement and execute best practices in program/change management.
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders across the organization; manage escalation processes.
• Interpret business and technical challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, services and processes.
• Utilize analytical tools to solve complex problems and identify innovative solutions.
• Deliver multi-phased projects with detailed milestones, budgets, and artifacts.

Skills

Advanced Scheduling

Documentation Expertise

Clear Communication

Financial Administration

Stakeholder Management

Project Management Tools

Risk and Change Management

Quality Control

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Project Management or related field/equivalent

PMP or ACP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, PowerBi)

Microsoft Teams

Remote connection tools

SF Milestones

Smartsheet

Job description

Wolters Kluwer seeks a Lead Project & Program Manager in Chicago to independently lead a portfolio of projects, guiding cross-functional teams and stakeholders. You will manage scope, timelines, and budgets, delivering measurable value aligned with strategic objectives.

Minimum 7+ years in project management, strong knowledge of waterfall and Agile methods, and excellent communication are required. Hybrid work, domestic travel up to 10%, and a competitive compensation package are offered.