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Wolters Kluwer Lead Project and Program Manager - Lead to Quote Process Manager in Coppell, Texas
The Lead Project & Program Manager (also referred to as Business Process Manager – Lead to Quote) is responsible for supporting initiatives across the Tax & Accounting Division. This position reports to Vice President Operations, Integration and Transformation and works closely with executive leadership across cross-functional teams to support the strategic plan, financial goals, and operational objectives of the business. The Business Process Manager is responsible for developing and implementing standardized / best practices for Lead to Quote by working closely with the business, Enterprise Architects, and delivery teams. They will own and manage end-to-end process definition and will be responsible for the automation of those processes. To accomplish this, the Business Process Manager will have to develop a deep understanding of the TAA business and strategies.
Develop and implement standard / best practices for Lead to Quote to be used by all TAA business units/segments’
Own and manage end-to-end process definition – identifying where and how to enable straight-through-processing
Map current Lead to Quote processes and gain deep understanding of processes used by each TAA business unit/segment
Ensure business units/segments migrated to Common platforms do not deviate from Standardized/Best practices
Maintain Standardized/Best practices as Common platforms are enhanced
Drive cross-functional collaboration and engagement across BUs, Geographies, GBS, and dxg to generate alignment, buy-in, and to identify and implement best practices for Lead to Quote
Identify change impacts to people, processes, and technology. Develop and execute change management plans in coordination with overall CXP / BPM leader
Partner with Technology teams to design and develop solutions to meet divisional business needs, functional specifications / technical development
Oversee and ensure successful user acceptance testing, business change management and training
Escalate issues that impact multiple teams or process areas
Define and track milestones and KPIs for Lead to Quote
Provide regular updates to management – identifying progress, risks, issues, and key decision points
Develop communication materials that are targeted to the audience, providing accurate information in a professional and engaging manner
Organize and maintain business process documentation repository for Lead to Quote
Job Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required. Advance degree preferred.
Experience:
Required:
12+ years experience with deep expertise in business process analysis, optimization, and automation
must have experience owning and iterating on business processes, not just project hand offs.
Proven record of building and improving finance, accounting and/or operations processes
Proven skills in building successful executive relationships with peers, colleagues, and partners
Comfortable and confident in working with the senior most executives of global multi-billion-dollar corporations
Experience in operations or systems implementation roles
Experience with ERP and CRM systems
Preferred:
Familiarity with SAP
Familiarity with Salesforce.com
CPQ/Billing experience
Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:
Ability to create business requirements in partnership with several business units, departments, and technology partners to ensure end solutions meet customer needs and organizational objectives
Continuous improvement mentality that drives operational excellence, quality, and transformation
Ability to work and interact with C level executives
Excellent facilitation skills and ability to negotiate with senior level management and external stakeholders to influence decisions
Excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated leadership ability. Ability to lead highly visible programs or initiatives across the organization
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives and work within tight deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be capable of preparing and presenting complex material to executives and senior management
Travel requirements
Must be able to travel up to approximately 30% of the time including some international travel
Physical Demands
Normal Office Environment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities and requirements.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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