Job Description

About the Role:
Wolters Kluwer */dxg is embracing the rapid adoption of emerging technologies such as Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic Flows, driving the ongoing transformation of our product portfolio. To support this evolution, we are cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration through key events, including our annual global Code Games event, the Leadership Summit, as well as localized GenAI Hackathons and Product Discovery workshops. In light of these efforts, we are pleased to introduce a new position dedicated to supporting the planning and execution of these critical events and initiatives.
The Senior Project Manager - DXG Innovation Events will play a vital role in orchestrating our flagship annual global hackathon, Code Games. This event convenes up to 6,600 engineers from across our development organization, collaborating with business stakeholders representing all five divisions: Legal, Health, Tax, Finance, and ESG. In addition to leading the Code Games initiative, the Senior Project Manager will be a key contributor to the coordination and execution of the annual Leadership Summit.
This role also encompasses support for smaller-scale Agentic-hackathons and GenAI workshops, which focus on discovering GenAI use cases, designing experiments, and implementing our in-house GenAI Platform. Reporting directly to the Principal Program Manager - DXG Innovation Events, the Senior Project Manager will work closely with them and a dedicated team of volunteers from across the DXG organization, ensuring the seamless delivery and measurable impact of these innovation-driven events.
Responsibilities:
Code Games Event Planning and Execution: Planning, preparation, and execution of the yearly Wolters Kluwer Code Games "hackathon" event. Support the Code Games steering committee in the organization of Code Games volunteers to ensure roles and responsibilities are clear through the planning and preparation phase of the event.

• Create and manage end-to-end Code Games event planning document
• Manage Code Games website content and infrastructure needs
• Monitor and report on project progress and metrics, including registration data.
• Oversee volunteer recruitment, training, and coordination.
• Coordinate steering committee meetings throughout the year to discuss opportunities to improve the event. (meeting cadence should increase with actionable outcomes from January to event kick off).
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners (steering committee, volunteer committees, business division leaders, Code Games sponsors).
• Field ad-hoc needs and channel to appropriate sub-committees as needed.
• Respond to ad-hoc attendee requests and needsGenAI Adoption: Implement a process to increase awareness and adoption of our in-house GenAI Platform, making this platform the number one go-to tool for experimentation and GenAI Agentic prototyping.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in the planning, preparation, and execution of the global company event.

DXG Technology Leadership event support: Ensure successful in-person and virtual leadership events.

• Coordination of content creation, working with subject matter experts from across DXG.
• Support for planning and schedule coordination for multi-instance events.
• Maintenance of key metrics and feedback to drive insights into success of events and opportunities for improvement.

Impact Measurement and Reporting: Working with the Principal Program Manager, establish and track metrics to evaluate hackathon success, such as innovation yield, participant satisfaction, and business ROI. Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership to demonstrate program value and recommend enhancements.
Risk Management and Compliance: Ensure all events adhere to company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards, particularly in areas like data privacy and AI ethics.
Skills
Organizational and Time Management: Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills, ensuring tasks are prioritized and deadlines consistently met.
Communication Skills: Exhibits excellent communication abilities, both orally and in writing, facilitating clear and effective interactions with team members and stakeholders.
Collaboration and Relationship-Building: Possesses strong collaboration skills and thrives in highly collaborative environments. Proven track record of building positive working relationships across multiple groups within the organization.
Project Management: Applies strong project management skills to successfully coordinate and execute complex initiatives. Demonstrates leadership and teamwork abilities, balancing independent work and collective efforts.
Independence and Multi-tasking: Capable of working independently while managing multiple priorities, maintaining focus and delivering results in dynamic settings.
Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Employs creative problem-solving skills and adapts quickly to changing circumstances, ensuring challenges are addressed effectively.
Performance Tracking: Proficient in tracking and reporting project performance metrics, supporting continuous improvement and accountability.
Risk Management: Skilled in identifying and mitigating project risks to ensure smooth execution and compliance.
Stakeholder Communication: Skilled in facilitating meetings and providing updates, ensuring stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
Quality Assurance: Ensures quality standards are met within projects, contributing to the delivery of high-value outcomes.
Documentation: Demonstrates expertise in documenting lessons learned and best practices, supporting knowledge sharing and future project success.
Event Management Experience (a plus): Offers experience with event management and coordination at scale, contributing to the successful delivery of large and complex events.
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. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we're getting to know you--not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.
Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Skills Required