Lead Consultant - Technical Project Manager

• Define and manage the project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with business and compliance goals.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones for all IT/technical components of the tax compliance project.
• Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and potential roadblocks to ensure project success.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all technical aspects of the project.
• Plan and manage resources effectively across global teams.

• Collaborate with tax, finance, and legal teams to understand compliance requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Partner with technology teams to ensure the development, testing, and deployment of required systems and tools.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors, consultants, and external partners as needed.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and progress to stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Drive team coordination and deliverables across time zones (Sydney, India, London).

• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of IT systems and tools to support global tax compliance.
• Ensure technical solutions align with the organization’s IT architecture, security standards, and compliance requirements.
• Manage data integration and reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems.
• Monitor system performance and resolve technical issues in collaboration with IT teams.
• Understand how data is processed and transmitted across platforms like Oracle, Coupa, and PDP.

• Oversee the testing strategy to ensure the quality and functionality of all technical deliverables.
• Coordinate with QA teams to plan and execute various testing phases, including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Facilitate the creation of test cases, scripts, and scenarios to validate compliance with business and regulatory requirements.
• Track and resolve defects and issues identified during testing in collaboration with development teams.
• Ensure that all testing activities are completed on time and meet quality standards before deployment.
• Support testing oversight in collaboration with a dedicated Testing Lead.

• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Provide guidance and support to technical teams to address challenges and achieve project goals.

• Strong understanding of IT systems, data integration, and software development lifecycles.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, tax compliance software, or financial systems is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with global tax compliance requirements and related technologies is a plus.
• Proficiency in project management tools like JIRA and collaboration tools like MS Teams.

• Proven track record of managing complex, global IT projects from initiation to delivery.
• Expertise in project management methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, Scrum.
• Strong risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and timelines effectively.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire and guide teams to success.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, business, or a related field.
• Experience in IT project management, with a focus on global or compliance-related projects.
• Experience in tax compliance, financial systems, or related domains is a strong advantage.

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