Build your future with Sovos.

If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionizing how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape.

At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges – we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities.

Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we!

Don’t worry if you don't check all the boxes – apply anyway! We're focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It's not about what you've done elsewhere; it's all about what you're capable of doing here.

The Work You'll Do:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing the complete life cycle of global/multinational projects, including initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects to ensure planned results are achieved on time, on budget, and with the desired quality. As a Senior Project Manager, you will develop project plans and timelines, ensuring progress-to-plan, actuals-to-budget, and tracking and communicating critical project achievements. You will be the primary point of contact for the project, providing regular project updates to all stakeholders and serving as the initial point of contact for all project-related escalations. You will work with vendors and teams to establish and achieve goals.

More specifically, you will:

• Manage all assigned projects to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, meeting budgetary demands, and maintaining overall project ownership.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Develop and control project schedules and communicate changes in a timely manner.
• Plan and manage project resources effectively.
• Manage and approve all billable time and expenses recorded against the project by Sovos Consultants, including your own project time and expenses.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Provide regularly scheduled updates to internal and external stakeholders and hold weekly project update meetings throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Manage expectations for internal and external stakeholders to ensure satisfaction throughout the implementation process.
• Proactively manage change control and communicate impact on project scope; identify issues and devise contingency plans.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Serve as the first level of escalation for all project-related risks and issues.
• Be comfortable working with Fortune 1000 companies.
• Ensure internal and external customer satisfaction for a defined portfolio of projects.
• Make important decisions that impact project outcomes.

What We Need From You

• 7-10 years of experience managing projects in a software/professional services company.
• 3+ years of experience managing multi-country/multi-region projects.
• Previous experience working on IT projects is desirable.
• Mastery of both waterfall and agile project management techniques.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and work assignments concurrently.
• Strong time management, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated track record of finishing projects on time and on budget.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience using Microsoft Project or other project management solutions is highly desirable.
• Experience using OpenAir or comparable PSA software solutions is highly desirable.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to manage the entire project life cycle, from initiation to closure.
• Ability to interact effectively with teammates, colleagues, and clients.
• Ability to allocate resources effectively to satisfy customer requirements and internal implementation targets.
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to collaborate with functional leads to achieve implementation goals.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate complex concepts.
• Ability to concentrate, analyze, and resolve complex problems.
• Ability to leverage technology (laptop, cloud computing, smartphones) to fulfill work requirements.

What Does Sovos Offer You?

The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside!

• Flexible Time-Off
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days
• Mentoring Programs
• Globally recognized Training and Development programs

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Company Background

Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos’ cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes.

More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program more than 400 strong, Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit http://www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.