Director, Technology Project & Program Management - Hybrid

Wolters Kluwer•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Position Overview: We are seeking a seasoned Director of Project & Program Management to oversee the portfolio of projects within DXG FCC CT. CT Corp is the global leader of legal entity management, corporate compliance and due diligence solutions. As a senior-level Director, Technology Project & Program Management, you'll provide top-tier leadership and strategic direction to senior managers and high-level professionals. With primary responsibility for the performance and outcomes of your area, you will be instrumental in driving large, critical initiatives that shape the organization's future. Your role requires visionary leadership to navigate complex projects, ensure resource optimization, and foster a resilient, high-performing project management culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership skills in project governance, and a data-driven approach to portfolio and resource management. Key Responsibilities: Portfolio Management: Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle for all software initiatives across the department. Maintain a centralized view of the project portfolio, tracking progress, dependencies, risks, and financials. Ensure alignment of projects with business goals and technology strategy. Project Governance & Performance: Establish and enforce project management standards, tools, templates, and best practices. Monitor project KPIs including timeline, budget, quality, and resource utilization. Lead regular portfolio reviews and report on project health to executive stakeholders. Resource Management: Coordinate with department leads to allocate and forecast resources across projects. Identify skill gaps, bandwidth constraints, and collaborate on workforce planning. Optimize team productivity through proper workload balancing and prioritization. Stakeholder Communication: Act as the central point of contact for project status and escalation. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure transparent communication among stakeholders. Present regular reports, dashboards, and insights to senior leadership. Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure timely resolution of project issues through structured problem-solving. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (Masters Preferred) 8+ years of experience in project or portfolio management within a software development or technical environment. Proven experience managing multiple concurrent software projects and programs. Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, SAFe). Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana). Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. PMP, PgMP, or similar certification preferred. Key Competencies: Transformational Leadership: Steering large-scale organizational changes. Visionary Planning: Developing long-term strategic plans for project execution. Executive Communication: Effectively conveying strategies and progress to the board and C-suite. Resource Optimization: Maximizing efficiency in the utilization of resources. Cultural Leadership: Building a strong, cohesive project management culture. Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of regulatory requirements. Executive Risk Management: High-level risk assessment and mitigation. Innovation Management: Encouraging and managing innovation within the project framework. This role will work in a Hybrid model out of one of our Wolters Kluwer offices in the U.S. which requires a minimum of eight days a month in the office Our Interview Practices To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. 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Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Masters Preferred)
8+ years of experience in project or portfolio management within a software development or technical environment.
Proven experience managing multiple concurrent software projects and programs.
Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, SAFe).
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana).
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

PMP, PgMP, or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle for all software initiatives across the department.
Maintain a centralized view of the project portfolio, tracking progress, dependencies, risks, and financials.
Ensure alignment of projects with business goals and technology strategy.
Establish and enforce project management standards, tools, templates, and best practices.
Monitor project KPIs including timeline, budget, quality, and resource utilization.
Lead regular portfolio reviews and report on project health to executive stakeholders.
Coordinate with department leads to allocate and forecast resources across projects.
Identify skill gaps, bandwidth constraints, and collaborate on workforce planning.
Optimize team productivity through proper workload balancing and prioritization.
Act as the central point of contact for project status and escalation.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure transparent communication among stakeholders.
Present regular reports, dashboards, and insights to senior leadership.
Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure timely resolution of project issues through structured problem-solving.