Senior Project Manager
Sovos
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:
As a Senior Project Manager at Sovos, you'll be at the forefront of transforming how multinational enterprises navigate complex tax compliance projects across borders. You'll orchestrate the complete lifecycle of global implementations for Fortune 1000 companies, ensuring our cutting-edge compliance solutions are delivered with precision and excellence. This role combines strategic project leadership with hands-on coordination across diverse, international teams working in multiple time zones.
In an era where tax compliance is becoming increasingly digitized and AI-driven, you'll be the conductor ensuring all moving parts work in harmony – from initial scoping through successful go-live. Your expertise will directly impact how the world's largest companies achieve compliance across 70+ countries and 19,000 tax jurisdictions.
More specifically, you will:
- Orchestrate complex, multi-country project implementations from initiation to closure, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence while maintaining exceptional stakeholder satisfaction
- Develop comprehensive project scopes, timelines, and resource plans in collaboration with global stakeholders, leveraging both waterfall and agile methodologies to match project needs
- Lead weekly stakeholder meetings and provide strategic project updates to C-level executives at Fortune 1000 companies, managing expectations and building trusted partnerships
- Navigate and mitigate project risks proactively, developing contingency plans and managing change control processes to ensure seamless implementations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones, effectively allocating resources to meet customer requirements and internal targets
- Drive continuous improvement by analyzing project outcomes, identifying optimization opportunities, and implementing best practices across your portfolio
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex project challenges, making critical decisions that impact project success and customer satisfaction
- Manage project financials including approval of billable time and expenses, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting
What We Need From You
- 7-10 years of project management experience in software/professional services environments, with a proven track record of delivering complex implementations
- 3+ years managing multi-country or multi-region projects, demonstrating ability to navigate cultural differences and coordinate across time zones
- Mastery of both waterfall and agile project management methodologies, with ability to apply the right approach for each unique situation
- Excellence in stakeholder management with superior verbal and written communication skills in English; Portuguese and/or Spanish language skills are a plus
- Proficiency with project management tools including Microsoft Project or similar platforms, plus experience with PSA software solutions like OpenAir
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with ability to comprehend and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Comfort working with Fortune 1000 companies and managing executive-level relationships
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field; PMP or similar certification is highly desirable
- Flexibility to travel internationally (less than 25%) to Sovos locations and client sites
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 and Dental Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Meal and Food Vouchers
- Transportation Vouchers
- Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days
- Mentoring Programs
- Globally recognized Training and Development programs
- Virtual English Club through Rosetta Stone
- Professional certification support and continuing education opportunities
- Collaborative global work environment with exposure to cutting-edge tax technology
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.