Project Manager, National Tax - Indirect Tax (Tax T&T TPO)

About the role

EY is hiring a Project Manager for its National Tax - Indirect Tax practice within the Tax Technology & Transformation Tax Project Management Office, based in Dallas. The role works with clients and internal teams to set up and run program governance and to oversee technology solutions that let tax departments collect, organise and analyse large volumes of data. It is full-time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Key responsibilities

• Work with engagement leadership to design, establish and operate day-to-day program and governance structures, tracking performance, status and benefit realisation across workstreams.
• Oversee the design, implementation and integration of technology solutions for tax departments.
• Monitor progress, manage risk, maximise operational efficiency and keep stakeholders informed.
• Support teams in planning, controlling and executing complex programmes, and oversee daily operations.
• Aid the standardisation and improvement of internal processes and go-to-market approaches, and help design transition plans for transformational engagements.
• Manage and motivate teams, deliver quality client services, maintain client relationships and networks, and cultivate business development opportunities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Tax or a related field, with 5 years of post-baccalaureate experience; alternatively a Master's degree with 4 years of experience.
• 4 years of experience at a mid-sized, regional, national professional services, consulting or public accounting firm.
• 4 years of experience establishing program governance, operating models and transition/transformation scope of services aligned to technology deployment.
• 3 years of experience designing, setting up and leading work streams for large, complex programmes.
• 2 years of experience supervising teams on multiple projects and managing tax engagements, including budgeting and billing, and acting as primary client contact.
• Domestic travel of up to 25% required.

Required skills

• At least one project methodology: Waterfall, Scrum, Agile and/or SAFe.
• Microsoft Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Visio.
• Power BI suite (PowerPivot, Power Query, Power View, Power Map).
• One certification such as CPA, CPMI, CFA, PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, CDPM, CSPC, SAFe, Vertex Certified Implementer, or a Microsoft Azure/DevOps or Power Platform certification.

What we offer

• Base salary of $205,510 per year, plus medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans and paid time off.
• Hybrid model, with most client-facing roles working in person 40-60% of the time.
• Flexible vacation and paid holidays, and continuous learning and coaching.