Wolters Kluwer (www.wolterskluwer.com) is a global leader in professional information services. Professionals in the areas of legal, business, tax, accounting, finance, audit, risk, compliance, and healthcare rely on Wolters Kluwer's market-leading information-enabled tools and software solutions to manage their business efficiently, deliver results to their clients, and succeed in an ever more dynamic world.

We are seeking a Lead Project Manager to drive and manage our client's digital transformation, EHS, and ESG project and programme delivery initiatives. This role blends project management expertise with strategic practices to deliver high-impact projects that enhance operational efficiency, transparency, and accountability across global teams and industries. The Lead Project Manager will work cross-functionally with consultants, expert services, cloud, engineering, and product teams to lead projects focused on optimizing processes, establishing governance, and ensuring sustainable operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivery

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

Organization

 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

Communication

 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

OTHER DUTIES

Participate in recruiting activities and onboarding of new team membersRepresent Wolters Kluwer at industry events and forumsPerform other duties or special projects as assigned by Director

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced in managing complex, cross-functional projects on time and within budgetProficient in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools (Jira, MS Project)Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and interpreting financial dataProficiency in data analysis using Excel, SQL, or BI toolsFamiliarity with scripting or automation (e.g., Python) is a plusDemonstrated ability to lead global teams and manage cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Preferred: Bachelor's degree or relevant industry experience

Certifications

Certification in any project methodology is preferable (PMP, Prince2, Scrum, Kanban, etc.)

Skills

Leadership & AutonomyManage own workload and prioritiesComplete internal obligations (timesheet, status reports, required training, performance reviews, etc.) 100% on timeEscalate effectively and when necessary

Communication

Able to provide functional coaching to teams and drive technical discussions with stakeholdersPositive demeanor while providing solution options to challenges

For more details please contact Carl Rigby at carl.rigby@wolterskluwer.com​

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