Tax Senior, Digital Transformation & Innovation – Project Management

Tax Senior, Digital Transformation & Innovation – Project Management – BDO USA Job Summary

The Tax Senior, Digital Transformation & Innovation – Project Management (Senior) will support the BDO Tax Digital Transformation and Innovation team by assisting in the execution of technology development projects. The Senior will contribute to the success of projects by ensuring tasks are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. The ideal candidate has a foundational understanding of project management and familiarity with both waterfall and agile development methodologies.

• Supports the initiation, planning, execution and implementation of project plans for technology development projects within the Tax Digital Transformation and Innovation portfolio.
• Establishes purpose, expectations and scope of the project to ensure it covers all requirements.
• Identifies all stakeholders directly or indirectly affected by the project.
• Defines clear milestones and a timeline for the project to ensure a smooth flow of events.
• Forecasts budget estimations for running the project.
• Implements the project plan and carries out tasks necessary to achieve project objectives.
• Establishes risks, issues and interdependencies connected to the project to prepare and plan beforehand.
• Ensures the project outputs are delivered while maintaining alignment with the plan.
• Employs an agile methodology to progressively enhance solution functionality in subsequent releases.
• Collaborates with the Project Manager and Deployment Lead to ensure project alignment with product objectives and company goals.
• Utilizes project management tools and software to track tasks, monitor progress and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
• Facilitates communication among project team members and stakeholders to ensure understanding of project objectives, timelines and deliverables.
• Identifies and manages project risk factors and contributes to mitigation strategies.
• Ensures project documentation is maintained and updated throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attends post‑project evaluation workshops to capture learnings and improve future project practices by documenting issues discussed and proposing improvement areas.
• Manages meetings by creating agendas with clear objectives, roles and time allocation; takes notes of any decisions and action items.
• Other duties as required.

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• Bachelor’s Degree required; preferred focus in Business, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Information Technology.

• Three (3) or more years of experience with project management and software development lifecycle.
• Three (3) years of experience serving as a project associate or similar role, with a focus on technology development projects.
• Experience working in the tax or accounting professional services industry.

• Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certified (preferred).
• Scrum Master or Agile Certified Practitioner (preferred).

• Proficient with project management tools (such as MS Project, Smartsheet).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Basic knowledge of project management principles.
• Basic knowledge of software development lifecycle.
• Excellent organizational skills, specifically the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.
• Problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work in a deadline‑driven environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self‑motivated and disciplined, passionate about collaborating and supporting others.
• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels.

National Range: $80,000 - $140,000
Maryland Range: $80,000 - $140,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $80,000 - $140,000

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients.
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential.
• A talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities.
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs.
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities.
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”
• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability