Program Manager leading hackathon initiatives to foster innovation and collaboration at Wolters Kluwer. Spearheading planning for global hackathons and overseeing engineering projects to drive business outcomes.
Responsibilities
Spearhead the planning, execution, and evolution of our flagship annual global hackathon (Code Games).
Engage up to 6,600 engineers from across our development organization together with our Business stakeholders in all our 5 Divisions (Legal, Health, Tax, Finance and CPESG).
Be a key part of the planning and content creation team for the annual Leadership Summit.
Enable and oversee smaller-scale Agentic-hackathons and GenAI workshops.
Manage a Project Manager, who will work with you on logistics to ensure seamless delivery and measurable impact.
Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to expand the scope and impact of GenAI hackathons.
Lead end-to-end program management for hackathon initiatives, from conceptualization and budgeting to logistics, participant engagement, and post-event evaluation.
Build and maintain relationships with business stakeholders, including product managers, and executives.
Champion the experimentation of promising GenAI ideas and use cases emerging from hackathons.
Directly supervise Project Manager, providing guidance, performance feedback, and professional development.
Requirements
BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or equivalent field.
10+ years work experience in technology organization.
7+ years of experience in technical program management or technical product management.
Experience in global event management and/or large scale technology activities such as hack-a-thons.
Proven track record of successfully managing innovation programs in large and complex corporate organizations.
Excellent Project/Program Management skills.
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to inspire teams and drive cross-functional collaboration in a global, multicultural environment.
Understanding of Generative AI technologies, including tools, frameworks, and applications.
Demonstrated experience in scaling programs, measuring impact, and translating ideas into business outcomes.
Innovative mindset with a passion for fostering creativity and experimentation.
Cross functional experience within a distributed, global and matrixed organization delivering results.
Financial management skills, being able to prepare input and recommendations for the Finance team.
Understanding and familiarity with /dxg technologies and WK products, a big plus.
Benefits
Full-time job (36-hours) in an international and inspiring environment.
Part of a diverse, global workforce.
Great compensation package including bonus.
Generous contribution to your pension.
Outstanding international career opportunities.
Opportunity to work remote.
Allowances for commuting and working from home.
Equipment to support working from home including a laptop, screens, desk, and chair.
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