Americas Tax Technology Group - Business Technology Leader - Senior Manager

About the role

The opportunity involves shaping the future of the U.S. tax practice in a particular sub-service line (SSL) through the development and maintenance of innovative technology solutions. This role serves as the primary interface between the tax business leadership and IT.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the strategic direction, definition, and business value of the technology tools used by the U.S. tax practice in a particular sub-service line (SSL)
• Development of an integrated business plan to ensure optimal value for the practice's customers
• Interacts closely with sub-service line leaders, Americas Tax Technology Group (ATTG) colleagues, EY Global IT, and front-line Tax professionals to understand and balance competing needs
• Assist the practice in market pursuits via participation in the sales process, presenting technology capabilities to prospects and clients
• Participate in the governance of technology solutions to ensure business value is achieved
• Collaborate with the business on addressing challenges that could be addressed through technology, developing creative solutions aligned with firm standards
• Provide high-level direction to the team on service line’s overall strategic needs; provide guidance and direction as needed
• Responsible for the development of a business-driven application strategy and epic roadmap
• Maintain an awareness of emerging technologies and integrate these into technology discussions and decision-making
• Influence and contribute to build vs buy decisions when formulating solutions to new challenges
• Balance competing priorities and scarce resources among projects occurring simultaneously
• Monitor the overall portfolio budget, manage the scope of projects for the portfolio, and report all portfolio budget variances in a timely manner
• Focus on cost/benefit analysis to provide guidance to service line leadership and tool executive sponsors on the most appropriate ways to handle tool operational issues
• Develop knowledge of policy restrictions on use of technology
• Direct the teaming with all facets of ATTG, Tax, and Global IT who perform the technical aspects of a technology project to ensure work is handed-off and with minimum of surprises
• Act as escalation point with reporting obligations to leadership

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree (computer science, engineering, accounting, finance preferred) or equivalent work experience
• Master's degree preferred
• 15+ years of relevant experience with substantial management experience
• Approved technical certification is required

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading and motivating a virtual team of technology and product management specialists
• Demonstrated skill and experience in managing complex projects involving business, financial and technical risk, particularly within the Tax domain
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate intricate issues in a simple but accurate manner
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with senior tax and IT leaders
• Strong Influencer
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities
• Solution-orientated approach with the ability to develop and recommend best solution options in tight time frames
• Experience and ability to evaluate the fit of potential tools licenses from third party vendors