Enterprise scalability and resiliency
Modern data and integration capabilities
Improved security and governance
Faster product innovation and delivery
Greater technology reuse across the portfolio
Working closely with engineering, product, business, security, and data leaders, you will translate business strategy into a pragmatic, multi-year technology roadmap that balances modernization with operational stability.
Defining Architecture for the AI-Native Enterprise
This role goes beyond traditional modernization.
We are not simply looking for someone to replace legacy systems with newer technologies. We are seeking a visionary technology leader who will help redefine how software is designed, built, and operated in an AI-native world.
You will explore how emerging capabilities such as
AI agents
Agentic workflows
Intelligent automation
Modern data platforms
API-first architectures
Cloud-native engineering
AI-assisted software development
can fundamentally transform both our products and our technology operating model.
CLS is already investing in AI-enabled solutions, including intelligent customer insights and AI-assisted service-of-process workflows. This leader will play a central role in shaping how AI is leveraged across the organization.
Required Skills & Qualifications
The successful candidate will
Establish a clear enterprise architecture vision and roadmap
Simplify a complex portfolio of systems and platforms
Drive technology standardization and modernization efforts
Enable scalable, reusable platform capabilities across the business
Advance AI adoption within products and engineering practices
Build alignment among executive, business, and technology stakeholders
Help position CLS as an AI-enabled leader in legal and compliance services
You combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and executive influence.
You are equally comfortable
Engaging with senior business leaders on strategic priorities
Defining enterprise architecture and platform strategy
Evaluating emerging technologies and AI capabilities
Guiding modernization of large-scale technology ecosystems
Influencing decisions across complex organizational environments
Most importantly, you are energized by the opportunity to define what the enterprise architecture of an AI-native business should look like and help bring that vision to life.
This is an opportunity to do far more than modernize legacy systems.
You will help define the future technology foundation of a market-leading business and shape how AI, automation, cloud platforms, and modern engineering practices drive the next generation of innovation across Wolters Kluwer Corporate Legal Services.
If you're excited by the challenge of building the architecture for an AI-native enterprise, we'd love to talk with you.
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.
Compensation
$151,700.00 - $270,950.00 USD
This role is eligible for Bonus.
Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.
Additional Information
Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.
