Lead and manage project teams consisting of Business Analysts, Consultants, and Senior Consultants to deliver implementations and expert services engagements.
Serve as primary liaison between the customer, the project manager, and junior project team members.
Develop delivery plans, delegate tasks, monitor progress, and identify bottlenecks.
Provide guidance on technical tasks (e.g., SQL script development) and functional tasks related to Income Tax.
Troubleshoot and diagnose issues by learning the data model and understanding front-end/back-end interactions.
Proactively identify risks and escalate appropriately; coach and provide constructive feedback to junior team members.
Assist Project Manager in setting and managing client expectations and provide regular status updates.
Manage the build process and oversee successful delivery by junior team members; step in to supplement work when needed.
Provide quality assurance and help resolve escalated issues; communicate status during defect resolution.
Actively participate in design sessions and compile design documents; design solutions within area of expertise.
Resourcefully find actionable information from PowerPlan knowledge base and share knowledge to build internal repository.
Track progress and provide timely reports to the Project Manager; help estimate timelines and project burn rate.
Increase product and technical knowledge and help educate and develop junior team members.
Assist Sales Teams in identifying opportunities and estimating scope and cost for complex projects.
Travel approximately 25% on average; if remote, travel to Atlanta office 1-2 times per quarter.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
7+ years’ experience implementing enterprise Income Tax software applications in a client-facing consulting role or IT type organization.
Experience leading project teams or having direct reports.
Able to track multiple independent work items simultaneously.
Ability to establish oneself as a trusted advisor to client, project team and PowerPlan colleagues.
Strong collaboration skills, especially with co-workers or subject matter experts who may be remote.
Ability to document technical and functional requirements by partnering with business stakeholders and project team members.
Highly motivated self-starter.
Willingness to master new processes and standards rapidly and evolve current approaches to accommodate requirements without delay or loss of quality.
Experience with implementing key enterprise applications, including ERP, EAM and CRM.
Working knowledge of corporate income tax accounting (Tax Provision, Property Tax, Tax Fixed Assets).
Interest in software and technology solutions.
Understanding of system and network architecture, system platforms, system access, data models, database design, complex SQL queries, and network protocols.
Experience with some of the advanced functions of Excel, including functions, macros, and pivot tables.
Excellent, effective communication skills, including: Verbal, written, listening and presentation skills.
Ability to engage and successfully interact with the client and project team at all levels.
Consulting and client/project team relationship-building skills.
Strong technical background, with advanced SQL and database skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to adhere to a firm’s methodology.
Skilled in MS Office Suite.
Willingness to travel, on average, up to 25%.
Maintain a 78% utilization rate.
On-time project completion rates with minimal redesign/errors.
Positive customer feedback, mentioned by name.
Positive peer and project manager feedback.
Continuous growth of personal expertise.
Careful attention to detail.
Skilled at proactively identifies and escalating issues.
Strong leadership, mentorship, delegation, and prioritization skills.
Highly efficient at completing tasks, with a strong sense of urgency.
Passionate about delivering high quality customer service.
Ability to form relationships with customers based on integrity.
Self-aware and humble, willing to ask for help.
Ability to break down a complex problem into actionable tasks.
Process oriented, advocate for continuous improvement.