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 Vice President, Technology provides strategic, operational and programmatic direction to one or more of our line of businesses through the software engineering, it operations and infrastrcuture organization.

As the business line’s most senior technology leader, our Leader is accountable for overall technology vision and delivery within the line of business. Responsibilities include increasing design practices and innovation throughout the business, executing on the product roadmap in alignment with strategic priorities and leading technology acquisition integration and transformation activities across the business line. Ultimately, the role delivers results across objectives, initiatives, and programs of the engineering teams and greater organization.

This role reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer and is a member of the Technology Leadership Team. The role also interacts with the Sovos Executive Leadership Team.

More specifically, you will:

• Works alongside the Technology Leadership Team to develop the strategy and supporting initiatives, track key performance indicators, and assures technology plans are consistently executed within a dynamic business environment
• Participates in critical decisions as a member of the technology leadership team and builds effective relationships with customers, senior executives, key management personnel
• Leads and manages all aspects of software engineering, customer & user experience, software design, technology platform innovation, data intelligence, technology operations and infrastructure, including objectives and initiatives for each relevant product or service, all aligned to the strategy
• Constructs reliable control and decision support systems, implements Sovos Best Practices, keeps abreast of critical issues globally, and works with functional management to impact outcomes
• Reviews financial and performance data with management to achieve budgeted results and effect changes in software engineering and innovation functions
• Lead the execution and delivery of a holistic technology roadmap for products, capabilities, and services to achieve annual and long-term strategies
• Work in a consultative fashion with other department heads, such as G&A, sales, marketing, and client operations as an advisor of technologies that may improve their efficiency and effectiveness
• Develops a world-class technology organization within the business line, drives efficiencies across operational units and assures exceptional client service experiences to achieve customer retention goals and objectives
• Recruits, hires, and develops high-performing talent and knowledgeable teams utilizing the company’s proven selection methodology, company guidelines, and performance management process
• Leads and manages work of team, allocates work, and makes decisions regarding employment, performance appraisals, training and development, compensation, promotions, and transfers of talent
• Establishes systematic management development programs and provides for capable management succession
• Assumes and executes additional responsibilities as assigned

What We Need From You

• Minimum 8 to 12 years of progressively responsible technology management experience within a global organization
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, business acumen, executive presence, and ability to empower others to achieve excellence and achieve results
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and negotiating skills to quickly establish rapport and credibility at all levels within client, prospect, partner and Sovos organizations, including C-level.
• Track record of establishing best-in-class technology processes, driving a commensurate improvement in roadmap delivery and use of innovation
• Appetite for continuous improvement and optimization; balance of gut-feel judgement and logical analysis; ability to make difficult decisions; a “starter-finisher” in executing initiatives
• Strong overall work ethic and tolerance for ambiguity with desire to operate in a practical, hands-on environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience implementing or adopting standards in a matrix setting highly desirable

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) with employee sponsored match
• Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days
• Mentoring Programs
• Globally recognized Training and Development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement, Time off to Volunteer, Charitable Giving Match, and more!

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.

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