Senior Project & Program Manager

Wolters Kluwer • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

This role supports the Compliance Solutions division and primarily works with the FCC-CS Compliance Solutions suite of products. The Senior Project & Program Manager leads software development projects throughout their lifecycle, guiding teams and stakeholders to deliver quality work that meets requirements and timelines. The role applies Agile, Scrum, and Kanban practices, manages project plans, risks, issues, resources, and reporting, and maintains alignment between immediate project needs and the company’s long-term goals. It also promotes process improvements where existing processes do not reflect best practices or provide adequate controls and direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience working with software development teams.
• At least 3 years of experience leading teams as a Scrum Master or project manager.
• Experience building and managing project or release plans, managing risk, scheduling, estimating, and resource planning.
• Solid functional knowledge of software development processes.
• Experience managing teams or projects using an iterative methodology such as Agile or Scrum.

Nice To Haves

• Scrum Master certification.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and associated deliverables.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong ability to work with and influence people at all levels of the organization.
• Proven success leading projects involving multidisciplinary teams and extensive collaboration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Visual Studio, or Jira.
• Experience using AI tools to accelerate data consolidation for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage software development teams throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, construction, testing, and deployment.
• Work with teams and stakeholders to help ensure projects meet requirements and are delivered with quality and on time.
• Coach and guide teams in Agile practices, facilitate team meetings, remove impediments, and shield teams from interruptions.
• Lead projects involving internal and external developers, testers, analysts, and product managers using Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies.
• Identify project and team issues and risks, and manage open issues and risks through resolution.
• Report sprint, release, and project delivery status and participate in related status meetings.
• Ensure project artifacts are accurate and documents clearly define scope and status and receive stakeholder approval.
• Prepare clear, concise, and timely reports and presentations for management.
• Maintain a strategic focus on deliverables and interact frequently with business areas to balance immediate project needs with long-term company goals.
• Promote process changes where existing processes may not reflect best practices or may lack adequate organizational controls and direction.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k).
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options.
• Commuter benefits.
• Tuition assistance plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior