Role overview
Avalar`s imo (integration management office) is looking for a talented project manager to manage mergers & acquisition projects including post acquisition integration and onboardingThe role is critical to ensuring that business case synergies are achieved and that integration risks are minimizedThe role is responsible for the coordination and management of multiple cross-functional streams of work in the integration projectThe project will support the corporate development function in its execution of its strategic plans.
As a senior leader the project manager - integration is responsible for the identification and resolution of program level issues and the mitigation of risks where they pose a significant threat to success, always with a focus on delivering value to the business.
Essential responsibilities include:
Delivery (what)
Facilitate stakeholder conversations and drive consensus based decision-making in program and project governance forums
Understand the integration business case and design a project or program structure to delivery deal model benefits
Build and own avalara`s integration playbook ensuring key milestones are met and dependencies managed
Mobilize project team resources, business and support teams to achieve objectives
Actively manage the project - log and take appropriate action to mitigate risks
Lead on identifying dependencies and ensuring that they are managed successfully and that both sides of dependency understand obligation
Manage the project plan to ensure it stays within tolerance and seek to overdeliver on budget, quality and performance
Identify additional opportunities for business value delivery
Manage project costs and matrixed delivery resources as appropriate
Stakeholder management and delivery of operating model (how)
Implement and lead the relevant project structures, forums and stakeholder networks
Act as the primary point of contact for integration activities for avalara and the acquired company
Manage relationship with business leads to ensure ongoing awareness, buy-in and shared ownership
Ensure project success criteria are clearly understood and signed up to by avalara functional leaders
Act as the single point of contact and escalation for all project issues related to the m&a
Ensure realistic expectations are maintained through effective stakeholder engagement and management
Location
Ideal candidate based in andover, ma or other us based s+n office locationsWill also consider remote candidates based in the us in eastern time zone.
Education
Bachelor`s degree
Licenses/ certifications
Project and program methodology certification strongly preferred
Experience
6-8 years proven experience of leading integration projects preferably in the technology or tax related field
Competences
Highly organized and able to manage complex, cross functional program of work with in depth understanding of project issues as required
Flexible with ability to deliver within short deadlines
Ability to build key relationships inside / outside to achieve success
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to apply methodology whilst maintaining a pragmatic approach in a dynamic environment
Team motivator and collaborator
Must lead by example
Demonstrating proficiency in microsoft office
Fluent english is a must other european languages highly desirable
Travel requirements
10% - 20% ; domestic and international depending on stage of project
(all travel is limited per company covid travel policy)
About avalara
Avalara helps businesses of all sizes achieve compliance with transaction taxes, including sales and use, vat, excise, communications, and other tax typesThe company delivers comprehensive, automated, cloud-based solutions designed to be fast, accurate, and easy to useThe avalara compliance cloud® platform helps customers manage complicated and burdensome tax compliance obligations imposed by state, local, and other taxing authorities throughout the world.
Avalara offers more than 600 pre-built connectors into leading accounting, erp, ecommerce and other business applications, making the integration of tax and compliance solutions easy for customersEach year, the company processes billions of indirect tax transactions for customers and users, files more than a million tax returns, and manages millions of tax exemption certificates and other compliance documents.
Headquartered in seattle, avalara has offices across the u.sAnd overseas in the u.k., belgium, brazil, and indiaMore information at www.avalara.com
Avalara is an equal opportunity employerAll qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, us veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.
Avalara is an equal opportunity employerAll qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, us veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.
