About the job

Job Description:

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 while delivering services and project deliverables in support of the deployment of Vertex tax technology products. This role requires core SAP knowledge across SD, MM and FI with a focus on indirect tax determination in each of these SAP modules.

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.
• Provide project oversight and collaborate with less experienced Vertex Consultants on implementation projects tasks while executing on client’s statement of work (SOW).
• 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:

• Multiple full SAP project lifecycle experience.
• Knowledge in indirect tax add-ons or external indirect tax engines preferred.
• Prior consulting experience preferred.
• Core understanding of master data set up in SAP.
• Core understanding of SAP pricing.
• Core understanding of indirect tax determination in standard SAP.
• Core understanding in processes such as standard SD inter-company processes, 3rd party drop shipment process, STO plants abroad process and consignment processes.
• Proven track record for designing and implementing solutions across SD, MM and FI.
• Proven track record for mentoring junior resources.
• Ability to debug and to read ABAP preferred.
• Ability to manage project resources, timeline, and budget.
• Ability to clearly translate business requirements.
• Ability to complete all required project documentation to a high standard.
• Basic knowledge of SOAP and REST APIs preferred.
• Exposure and knowledge to any of the following is a plus - Concur Expense, Vendor Invoice Management (VIM), Readsoft, Blackline, SAP Central Finance (CFIN), SAP Condition Contract Management, SAP Service Order Management and SAP Document Reporting and Compliance (DCR/ACR).
• Fluent in a European language other than English is a plus.
• Knowledge of implementation/consulting, customer service and vendor practices.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and implementation/testing techniques
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work in a team environment and understands the be responsive to project and customer needs.
• Ability to adapt and function effectively in a fast-paced 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
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to manage job-related and personal stress effectively.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Demonstrable years of experience across SAP.
• SAP certification is a plus.
• Certification in indirect tax add on or indirect tax engine is a plus.
• Tax Accreditation is a plus.

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.