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 orchestrate the successful delivery of complex, multinational implementations that transform how Fortune 1000 companies manage their global tax compliance. You're not just managing timelines and budgets—you're enabling digital transformation initiatives that directly impact how businesses operate across borders and jurisdictions.
In this role, you'll leverage cutting-edge project management tools and AI-enhanced analytics to oversee the complete lifecycle of strategic implementations. Working with diverse, cross-functional teams spanning multiple continents, you'll ensure our clients successfully deploy solutions that process billions of transactions across 19,000 tax jurisdictions. Your expertise will be crucial in navigating the complexities of global implementations while maintaining the agility needed in today's rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
This is your opportunity to lead transformational projects at the intersection of technology and compliance, working with some of the world's most sophisticated organizations as they modernize their tax infrastructure.
More specifically, you will:
- Lead the complete lifecycle of global and multinational projects from initiation through closure, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and exceptional quality standards
- Develop comprehensive project plans, scopes, and objectives in collaboration with stakeholders, leveraging both waterfall and agile methodologies to ensure technical feasibility and business alignment
- Manage project resources effectively across multiple time zones and cultures, coordinating with internal teams, external vendors, and client stakeholders to achieve implementation goals
- Provide regular, strategic updates to Fortune 1000 clients and internal leadership, conducting weekly project meetings and maintaining transparent communication throughout the implementation lifecycle
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks through sophisticated change control processes, developing contingency plans and managing escalations for complex project situations
- Oversee project financials including billable time and expenses, ensuring profitability while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction across your project portfolio
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation using modern project management tools, establishing best practices that can be scaled across the organization
- Serve as the primary escalation point for project-related issues, making critical decisions that impact project outcomes while managing stakeholder expectations
What We Need From You
- Several years of project management experience in software/professional services companies, with 3+ years managing multi-country/multi-region implementations
- Mastery of both waterfall and agile project management methodologies, with the ability to adapt approaches based on project requirements and client needs
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget, with experience managing Fortune 1000 client relationships
- Strong proficiency with project management tools including Salesforce, plus advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Proactive use of AI tools and automation to enhance project efficiency, streamline communication, and optimize reporting, resource planning, and risk tracking
- Exceptional communication skills in both Spanish and English, with the ability to interact effectively with technical teams, executives, and diverse stakeholder groups
- Superior organizational and time management capabilities, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining attention to detail
- Experience with IT projects and understanding of software implementation lifecycles, particularly in SaaS and cloud-based solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make confident decisions under pressure and navigate complex, ambiguous situations
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 benefits
- Meal Vouchers to assist with food expenses
- Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days
- Mentoring Programs
- Globally recognized Training and Development programs
- Virtual English Club through Rosetta Stone, 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.