Wolters Kluwer Global Business Services (GBS) is responsible for driving and enhancing the quality, performance, and transformation of our internal technology infrastructure, including IT operations, workplace technologies, cybersecurity, IT architecture, engineering services, network, and enterprise systems. GBS supports the company's digital transformation across technology, strategic sourcing, procurement, operational excellence, collaboration services, analytics, and eventsThe VP Enterprise Software Engineering - Enterprise Systems Shared Services is responsible for leading Enterprise Systems Applications and services supporting End-to-End Application Architecture and Business Analysis, Technical Project Management, Quality Assurance, Application DBA Support, and Application Support across various cloud and traditional data centers supporting all WK utilizing ERP's, Salesforce, BI, Cloud Engineering Technologies (Kubernetes, Dockers/Containers, AWS/Azure services), Java/.

Net technologies, EDI, data integration (via IIB, Informatica) and other Services. The team works closely with BRMs, Global Information Security, Infrastructure operations, SAP BASIS team, Architecture, GBS IT PMO, Business Units/Divisions, and other Delivery organizations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Lead cross-functional teams to successfully deliver on system design and development for the needed business requirements supporting various Business UnitsLead cross-functional teams to implement Enterprise Systems Applications and services supporting End-to-End Application Architecture and Business Analysis, Technical Project Management, Quality Assurance, Application DBA Support, and Application Support across various cloud and traditional data centers supporting all WK utilizing ERP's, Salesforce, BI, Cloud Engineering Technologies (Kubernetes, Dockers/Containers, AWS/Azure services), Java/.

Net technologies, EDI, and other ServicesLead and manage technical project management and Quality Assurance functions across divisions/regionsLead and manage the DR and Audit Services needed for Enterprise SystemsLead and manage the portfolio of work for various business unitsWork across the GBS organizations including teams responsible for requirements, solution architecture, quality assurance and production supportLead and manage continuous improvement planning deliverablesAttract, motivate, retain, and hire top technologistsPartner with hardware, software, and services vendorsProvide strong and deep technical insights in various disciplines across deliveryProvide strategic, architectural, solution, implementation, and support guidance across various applications including but not limited to Integration, STEP Platform, enterprise systems supportMaintain comprehensive knowledge of industry standards, methodologies, processes, and best practicesEstablish and maintain competence in current and planned versions of productsUnderstand the use of industry tools/technology & their impact on project & operational goalsNegotiate and structure contracts favorable to the organization.Assist in process improvement initiatives by working across technical teams to enhance the systems, processes, and controls to ensure effective development, monitoring, and support is in placeRepresent Wolters Kluwer within the industry by developing and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of Wolters Kluwer products, industry trends and general business and financial acumen through various sources and initiative. Communicate Wolters Kluwer competitive advantage to customers in a compelling articulate manner in speech, writing and formal presentationQualifications:Education:Required: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science or MBAExperience: Minimum 15+ years broad Information Technology experience in:Driving technical, cultural, and operational transformation and delivery of mission critical business programsExperience in working with Enterprise Architecture, Project and Program Management, Systems Design and Delivery, Application Support and Infrastructure operationsExperience in leading large geographically disperse organizations and budgetExperience in leading cross-functional teams to implement Enterprise Systems Applications utilizing technology like ERPs, services implementations (including SOA or micros-services), managing information management systems, ETL/Reporting Services, delivery of large-scale applications utilizing Java/J2EE and/or .Net technologies, managing applications in different hosting providersExperience in leading Technical Project Management and Quality Assurance functionsExperience in leading and implementing DR and Audit services across the organizationDemonstrated management, leadership and interpersonal skills and experienceExcellent verbal and written communication skills and experience including presentations to senior management, peer groups and associatesDemonstrated experience in mentoring, coaching associates in various aspects including technologyDemonstrated analytical and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated project management and planning skills and experienceStrong understanding of project life cycle methodology and proceduresExperience in understanding business processes from end to end context and ability to communicate to business stakeholders in a non-technical mannerAbility to conduct an analysis of business needs, including scheduling meetings, planning agendas, conferring with business line leaders, documenting, and making verbal and written presentationsDemonstrated experience in working with various geographically diverse associates and vendor partnersDemonstrated budget management, tracking, and forecasting skills and experienceDemonstrated on-time and on-budget system delivery skills and experienceStrong knowledge of organization policies and proceduresDemonstrated knowledge of architecture, systems, application technologies, developing technology maps and performance engineeringDemonstrated experience in taking the high-level enterprise strategy and blueprints and converting into implementation roadmaps, system level deliverables for deliveryDemonstrated experience in using industry standard toolsets to deliver requirements, design, and development. Prefer 5+ years of experience in Rational Toolsets or equivalentTravel required for this position: 25-50%Compensation:Target salary range CA, CT, CO, HI, NY, WA: $203,900 - $262,150SummaryLocation: USA - Riverwoods, IL; USA-CT-Remote; NLD - Alphen Aan Den Rijn; USA - New York City, NY; USA-NY-Remote; USA-NJ-RemoteType: Full time.