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Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, 15+ years experience in Vertex Tax/Technology Implementations and Project Management.

Key responsabilities:

  • Lead and mentor team members
  • Provide direction, instruction, guidance to achieve goals
  • Manage client relationships and subject-matter expert in specialization
  • Supervise and be financially accountable for projects
  • Oversee all phases of Vertex Tax Technology implementation projects
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Vertex Inc. Computer Software / SaaS Large https://www.vertexinc.com/
1001 - 5000 Employees
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Job Description:

This position is a senior level, leadership consultant role with the ability to work independently and provide mentoring and guidance to team members.  As a Principle Consultant Lead, responsibilities will include providing direction, instructions, and guidance to a group of individuals which comprise the team, for the purpose of achieving a certain goal or set of goals.    The Lead may include managing the overall relationships with clients.  This position is recognized as a subject-matter expert and thought leader in their functional area of specialization.  Responsibility for the management and direction of multiple, medium to large implementation and sales support projects or function as a highly skilled individual contributor.  This role has supervisory and financial accountability responsibility. 

This position is responsible for all phases of a Vertex Tax Technology implementation, including performing project planning, requirements definition, system configuration, testing, knowledge transfer, and development of custom documentation. This role has project accountability responsibility while delivering services and project deliverables in support of the deployment of Vertex tax technology products. In this role you will Identify and investigate client implementation issues and concerns, manage expectations, and provide recommendations, alternatives, risks and benefits, advice and guidance during all phases of the implementation. You are required to work collaboratively and build relationships with client tax, IT staff and other 3rd party advisors and consulting resources on the client engagement. This role requires significant subject matter expertise in both Vertex applications and at least one Vertex software partner host application. The role may also require the ability to effectively identify and deliver tax process solutions and other value-added services that contribute to Vertex’s revenue and profit objectives.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Independently manages and ensures all phases of Vertex projects including, review and analysis of client requirements, solution design and build, testing and providing client support as needed, is accomplished.
May provide oversight and collaborate with less experienced Vertex Consultants on implementation projects tasks while coordination as Project Lead and Project Manager on several projects and provide guidance, direction and assign project tasks in support of SOW and project.
Continues developing leadership traits, gains industry knowledge and project implementation skills and takes guidance from Principal Vertex Consultants and Practice Leads and contributes to projects as needed.
Exercise sound judgment to manage the day to day client relationship and expectations.
Responsible for maintaining a high degree of customer satisfaction
When appropriate assist consulting Business Development in developing statements of work.
Assist with the on-boarding and training and development of new team members
Participate in other projects or duties.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
N/A
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of implementation/consulting, customer service and vendor practices.
Knowledge of software development methodologies and implementation/testing techniques appropriate to Windows, Legacy and/or client server database applications.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, work in a team environment and understand the be responsive to project and customer needs.
Ability to adapt and function effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment, while working under deadlines.
Solid analytical, presentation, troubleshooting and design skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
ERP knowledge a plus
Ability to maintain expected attendance at work.
Effective time management skills
Ability to manage job-related and personal stress effectively.
Has or has gained knowledge and understanding of the Vertex business, our industry and marketplace.
Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends based on business need.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline
Fifteen (15) plus years of experience in Vertex Tax / Technology Implementations and Project
Management, with strong knowledge of one or more host application/Vertex Partner software applications.
Has in-depth tax application experience working with public accounting firms and/or fortune 1000 companies in the area of transaction tax (e.g., multi-state/VAT).
Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Other Qualifications
The Winning Way behaviors that all Vertex employees need in order to meet the expectations of each other, our customers, and our partners.

Communicate with Clarity - Be clear, concise and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback.

Act with Urgency - Adopt an agile mentality - frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience. 80/20 rule – better is the enemy of done. Don’t spend hours when minutes are enough.

Work with Purpose - Exhibit a “We Can” mindset. Results outweigh effort. Everyone understands how their role contributes. Set aside personal objectives for team results.

Drive to Decision - Cut the swirl with defined deadlines and decision points. Be clear on individual accountability and decision authority. Guided by a commitment to and accountability for customer outcomes.

Own the Outcome - Defined milestones, commitments and intended results. Assess your work in context, if you’re unsure, ask. Demonstrate unwavering support for decisions.

COMMENTS:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

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Experience

Industry :
Computer Software / SaaS
Spoken language(s):
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Hard Skills

Soft Skills

  • Time Management
  • diagnostic-skills
  • verbal-communication-skills
  • analytical-skills
  • collaboration
  • social-skills
  • Relationship Building
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