Tax Project Manager, Digital Transformation & Innovation

Job Summary:

The Tax Project Manager, Digital Transformation & Innovation will be an integral member of the BDO Tax Digital Transformation and Innovation team, primarily focusing on managing technology development projects. While the Manager will oversee the technology product, the Manager will ensure the project's overall success from initiation to closure, by ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and on budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and a clear understanding of both waterfall and agile development methodologies, allowing for a flexible and effective approach to project delivery.

The Manager will coordinate with business stakeholders, DT&I product management team, software developers and DT&I deployment teams to create and implement project plans to assist and guide technology solutions that meet the needs of our clients and professionals.



Job Duties:

Project Management and Coordination

• Leads the project planning and implementation of project plans of technology development projects within the Tax Digital Transformation and Innovation portfolio
• Works closely with the Product Manager and Deployment Lead to ensure project alignment with product objectives and company goals are being met in accordance with agreed upon project plans
• Utilizes a hybrid project management approach, incorporating elements of both waterfall and agile methodologies, to effectively manage project timelines, scope, and resources
• Reviews and analyzes project financials and budget to actual projections
• Employs project management tools and software to track project progress, manage resources, and communicate status updates to stakeholders
• Facilitates communication and collaboration among project team members and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of project objectives, timelines, and deliverables
• Identifies and manages project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project success
• Ensures project documentation is maintained and updated throughout the project lifecycle
• Conducts post-project evaluations to capture learnings and improve future project management practices
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; focus in Business or Information Technology, preferred

Experience:

• Experience with project management, mentoring teams, and software development lifecycle, required
• Five (5) years of experience serving as a project manager, project coordinator, or similar role, with a focus on technology development projects, preferred
• Experience working in the tax or accounting professional services industry tax, preferred
• Experience working with multinational teams, preferred

License/Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certified, preferred
• Scrum Master or Agile Certified Practitioner, preferred

Software:

• Proficient with project management tools, required

Language(s):

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Strong knowledge of project management principles
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle
• Strong organizational skills, specifically the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-motivated and disciplined person that is passionate about collaborating and coaching others
Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $100,000 - $175,000
Maryland Range: $100,000 - $175,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $100,000 - $175,000

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