Senior Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning and implementation phases of a new financial tax platform (Avalara). This role requires a strong background in managing complex system implementations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively coordinate with both internal stakeholders and external vendors/partners.

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones for the financial tax platform implementation.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.
• Establish project governance, reporting structures, and communication frameworks.

• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (IT, Finance, Operations) throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Oversee system configuration, integration activities, and data migration efforts.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks and issues, and ensure the timely delivery of project components.
• Facilitate testing cycles, including SIT, UAT, and end‑to‑end validation activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal leadership, external vendors, and implementation partners.
• Communicate project status, risks, decisions, and dependencies clearly and proactively.
• Manage relationships with vendors to ensure deliverables meet quality, timeline, and scope expectations.

• Ensure the platform implementation aligns with regulatory requirements and internal compliance standards.
• Support change management efforts, including training planning, user communication, and adoption strategies.
• Maintain thorough project documentatio,n including requirements, design decisions, testing outcomes, and implementation records.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing complex system implementations, ideally in financial services, tax technology, or enterprise software.
• Proven success in leading end‑to‑end project delivery
  , from planning through implementation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  , including experience working with senior leadership and external vendors.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies
  , tools, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi‑disciplinary teams and drive outcomes in a fast‑paced environment.

• Experience with financial systems, tax calculation platforms, or regulatory technology (Reg Tech).
• PMP, Agile/Scrum, or other relevant project management certifications.
• Background working in large enterprise environments.