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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and versatile **Principal Architect, M&A Evaluation** to join our global architecture team. This role is responsible for assessing the technology, architecture, and integration potential of acquisition targets across our diverse portfolio of businesses. Reporting to the **Vice President, Architecture** , this position plays a critical role in our M&A process — working closely with business and enterprise M&A teams, divisional technology leaders, and external advisors to inform decision-making and guide successful transitions.

The Lead Architect, M&A Evaluation will participate across the full M&A lifecycle — from early evaluation through due diligence and post-acquisition integration planning. In addition, when not actively engaged in M&A activities, this role will contribute to the work of the Architecture Center of Excellence, helping shape architectural best practices and advancing strategic initiatives across our enterprise.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned architect who thrives in ambiguity, can evaluate a wide range of technology landscapes, and understands how to bridge technical and business domains in high-stakes scenarios.

Key Responsibilities:

+ **M&A Technology Evaluation**

+ Lead architectural assessments of potential acquisition targets during early evaluation and due diligence phases.

+ Analyze system architectures, technical stacks, infrastructure, security posture, scalability, and operational maturity.

+ Assess alignment with enterprise standards, integration complexity, and future-state architectural fit.

+ **Cross-Functional Collaboration**

+ Partner with internal business leaders, divisional architects, corporate M&A teams, and external consultants to support M&A strategy and evaluation processes.

+ Serve as the primary technical liaison for technology-focused due diligence.

+ **Integration Planning & Advisory**

+ Contribute to post-acquisition integration strategies, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending approaches to harmonize or evolve architectures.

+ In select cases, participate in early integration efforts, particularly for complex or strategically significant acquisitions.

+ **Architecture CoE Contribution**

+ Support the Architecture Center of Excellence (CoE) with enterprise-wide architectural initiatives, reviews, and technology standards development during non-M&A periods.

+ Serve as an expert advisor for architectural best practices across the organization.

+ **Documentation & Communication**

+ Produce clear, actionable assessments, summaries, and recommendations for executive and technical audiences.

+ Translate architectural insights into business-aligned narratives that support investment decisions.

+ **Travel and Site Engagement**

+ Travel up to 20% for on-site due diligence, meetings with target companies, and post-acquisition planning or support.

Required Qualifications

+ Significant experience in architecture roles involving technology evaluation, with a focus on due diligence, technical assessment, or enterprise integration.

+ Strong understanding of a broad range of modern and legacy technologies, including infrastructure, application stacks, cloud services, data platforms, and security.

+ Proven ability to assess technical maturity, risk, and scalability of existing systems.

+ Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in high-pressure environments, including legal, finance, operations, and executive leadership.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical findings into strategic recommendations.

+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility across business and technical domains.

+ 10 years Experience working with or within a corporate M&A function, consulting firm, or private equity environment is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Prior experience leading technology integration efforts post-acquisition.

+ Exposure to architectural governance, capability modeling, and portfolio rationalization at the enterprise level.

+ Understanding of regulatory and compliance considerations related to software and infrastructure.

+ Experience across a mix of SaaS, on-premise, and cloud-native application environments.

+ Background in working with or advising multiple business units or product organizations.

_Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process._

Compensation:

Target salary range CA, CT, CO, DC, HI, IL, MD, MN, NY, RI, WA: $183,700 - $260,050

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.