Project Manager

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:

At Sovos, we deliver enterprise-grade solutions that power global tax compliance for some of the world’s largest organizations. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering Sovos product implementation projects. This is client-facing project management role. You will be the point of contact during project life cycle and collaborate with clients, internal teams & partners to ensure successful projects delivery.  

More specifically you will:

• Manage all assigned projects to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, meeting of budgetary demands, and maintenance of overall project ownership.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Develop and control project schedule and communicate changes in a timely manner.
• Responsible for planning and managing project resources effectively.
• Responsible for managing and approving all billable time and expenses recorded against the project by Sovos Consultants, including your own project time and expenses.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Provide regularly scheduled updates to internal and external stakeholders and hold weekly project update meetings throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Manage expectations for internal and external stakeholders to ensure satisfaction throughout the implementation process.
• Proactively manage change control and communicate impact in project scope; identify issues, and devise contingency plans.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Serve as the first level of escalations for all Project-related risks and issues
• Must be comfortable working with Fortune 1000 companies.
• Fully responsible for ensuring internal and external customer satisfaction for a defined portfolio or projects
• Comfortable and confident with making important decisions that impact project outcomes
• Act as an escalation point for complex situations.

What We Need From You:

• 5-10 years of experience managing projects in software implementation/professional services company in a client facing role.
• Manage the entire project life cycle, from kick off to Go-live and Hypercare
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and work assignments concurrently.
• Experience managing multi-country/region projects is an added advantage.
• E-Invoicing domain knowledge is an added advantage
• Strong time management, organizational and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated track record of finishing projects on time and budget, as per scope defined.
• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience using Microsoft Projects or other Project Management solutions is highly desirable.
• Manage & Interact effectively with clients, internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to achieve implementation goals.
• Excellent English communications skills (verbal and written).
• Comprehend and communicate complex concepts.
• Concentrate, analyze and resolve complex problems. 

What Does Sovos Offer You?

The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Personal Accidents Insurance
• Meal Allowance
• Continuing opportunities for further Learning & Development
• Progressive Wellness Program
• A chance to work with talented and passionate people in a rewarding and values-driven environment!
• Visit our careers page to learn 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, colour, 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.