Senior Project Manager

• Knowledge of indirect tax processes, including sales and use tax compliance
• Understanding of ERP financial modules and enterprise integration frameworks
• Experience working within large enterprise IT landscapes and complex system environments
• Familiarity with regulatory, compliance-driven, and governance-focused projects
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in IT Project or Program Management leading complex enterprise initiatives
• Strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches
• Proven experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and integrated dependencies
• Solid background in risk and issue management frameworks
• Demonstrated expertise in financial governance, forecasting, budgeting, and executive-level reporting (including SteerCo and dashboard reporting)
• Experience operating within structured PMO environments with established governance and delivery standards
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent project management certification preferred
• Proven track record of leading ERP transformation or enterprise integration initiatives, preferably within Oracle R12 environments
• Strong expertise in financial systems and transactional system integrations
• Hands-on experience with tax engine implementations or migration projects, with Vertex knowledge considered a strong advantage
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder, and geographically distributed projects
• Solid understanding of enterprise integrations, data flows, and system dependencies across large-scale platforms
• Experience managing external vendors, implementation partners, and system integrators
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting capabilities
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills within high-complexity environments

Nice to have:

• Experienced in using AI tools in day-to-day workflow

• Manage and oversee the complete project lifecycle, from initiation through deployment and post-go-live stabilization
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, and dependency tracking across ERP and tax-related systems
• Take responsibility for project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost monitoring, and variance management
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery
• Lead change management activities by evaluating impacts on scope, schedule, and project costs
• Coordinate collaboration across cross-functional teams, including Finance, IT, ERP teams, integration partners, and external vendors
• Establish effective governance structures, reporting cadences, and executive-level communication channels
• Ensure compliance with PMO methodologies, audit standards, and project documentation requirements
• Drive stakeholder engagement and alignment across senior leadership teams and third-party partners
• Oversee testing coordination, cutover planning, deployment readiness, and implementation activities

Location: USCA preferred; EMEA acceptable