Tax Senior Project Manager - Digital Transformation & Innovation

BDO USA • Minneapolis, MN

2h • $170,000 - $275,000

About The Position

The Tax Senior Project Manager, Digital Transformation & Innovation (Senior
Manager) is a key leader within the BDO Tax Digital Transformation and
Innovation team, focusing on managing and delivering technology development
projects. The Senior Manager brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to
ensure the successful execution of projects from initiation to closure, ensuring
they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

The ideal candidate has a robust background in project management with a deep
understanding of both waterfall and agile development methodologies, allowing
for a flexible and effective approach to project delivery. This role requires
strong leadership skills to oversee the technology product and guide the project
team towards achieving project goals.

The Senior Project Manager collaborates closely with business stakeholders, DT&I
product management and deployment teams, and software developers to create and
implement comprehensive project plans. They will play a crucial role in
assisting and guiding technology solutions that meet the needs of our clients
and professionals, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving
innovation within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, required; focus in Business, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Information Technology, preferred
• Eight (8) or more years of experience with project management, mentoring teams, and software development lifecycle, required
• Proficient with project management tools, required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Eight (8) or more 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
• Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certified, preferred
• Scrum Master or Agile Certified Practitioner, preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversees 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 project plans
• Utilizes a hybrid project management approach, incorporating elements of both waterfall and agile methodologies, to effectively manage project timelines, scope, and resources
• Oversees 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
• Manages large-scale, complex projects and programs, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Conducts regular project status meetings and reviews, providing updates and reports to stakeholders
• Facilitates effective communication among stakeholders, including clients, team members, and Tax leadership
• Other duties as required
• Mentors and coaches junior project managers and team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Acts as a Career Advisor as assigned

Benefits

• BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.
• The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.
• The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level