Job Summary:
The Technical Product Manager, Tax Product Development (Manager) is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and delivery of stable and efficient technology solutions that optimize application delivery across production, test, and development environments throughout the development lifecycle. This role requires a blend of deep technical and software engineering expertise combined with technical management skills. The Manager plays a critical role in guiding the development and implementation of complex features and solutions that support the tax practice and enhance service delivery to clients. With a solid foundation in system design and professional-grade software product development, this role requires effective collaboration across global teams and cross-functional groups in a hybrid (in-person and virtual) work environment.
Job Duties:
Oversees design, development, and testing of software solutions using web and cloud technologies for innovative tax products, applying modern software engineering principles throughout the software lifecycle
Develops and maintains large-scale data structures and pipelines to organize, collect, and standardize data, generating insights and addressing reporting needs
Ensures data pipelines are scalable, repeatable, and secure
Anticipates and prevents problems and roadblocks before they occur, ensuring a smooth and efficient development process
Collaborates with various teams, including internal tax developers, external peers, and data scientists, to deliver quality tax software products and prepare data for model development
Facilitates integration solutions and ensures data quality and accessibility standards are met
Participates in project review process, collaborating with project management team to ensure all projects are completed within the assigned timeframe
Clarifies requirements from business owners, and facilitates meetings to discuss project requirements as needed
Works with project management team to determine resource hour estimates for new projects, prioritize the development team’s project workload, and confirm and allocate resource plans
Leads the design and implementation of major systems and features within an Agile team focused on tax solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives, and fulfills the role of Scrum Master by facilitating Agile ceremonies and removing impediments
Mentors junior engineers to enhance code quality and ensure compliance with standards in tax product development
Maintains tax products and platforms based on product roadmaps, production support processes, and compliance with IT, security, and business mandates
Designs operational processes and guides for modern technology programs, researches advanced development topics and modern technology for potential implementation, and devises strategic plans for resolving issues while maintaining system integrity
Coordinates and organizes efforts and follow-up for items stemming from team meetings, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with strategic objectives
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Acts as a Career Advisor for team members, as assigned
Manages the performance process for team members, as assigned
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education:
Bachelor's degree, required; focus in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting, preferred
Experience:
Six (6) or more years of hands-on experience with building web-based applications using front-end and full stack skills, including C#, ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, Typescript), React or similar, preferred
Six (6) or more years of experience in developing stored procedures and database schemas utilizing SQL Server, Azure SQL, and NOSQL databases, preferred
S ix (6) or more years of hands-on experience with low code technologies such as Power Apps, Power Automate, PowerBI, Alteryx, and other relevant tools, leveraging these platforms to accelerate development and enhance business solutions, preferred
Six (6) or more years of experience in software development, supporting, and troubleshooting applications and cloud products, required
Six (6) or more years of experience in designing and automating CI/CD/DevOps Pipelines, preferred
Six (6) or more years of experience working with Microsoft Azure and Azure Portal, preferred
Expertise in writing clean code, leading code reviews, minimizing technical debt, and establishing coding standards and best practices within a team, preferred
Extensive understanding of Agile solution development, with experience in analyzing business requirements and process design, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement within a team, preferred
Tax experience, preferred
Experience in a professional services firm, preferred
License/Certifications:
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (Az-900), PMP , or Azure Solutions Architect, preferred
Software:
Experience with the following products, preferred:
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Microsoft Office Suite
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Microsoft Visual Studio
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Microsoft Azure DevOps or GitHub
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Microsoft SQL Server and/or Azure SQL DB
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Microsoft Power BI and PowerApps
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Alteryx, Tableau, Figma,
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Azure functions
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HTTP Debug Tools
Proficient with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Graph API, and Azure CLI, preferred
Experienced with Monitoring Tools like App Monitoring, App Insights, and Power BI, preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills, \& Abilities:
Strong technical management skills, with the ability to oversee and integrate complex technical projects, manage cross-functional teams, and drive product strategy and execution in alignment with organizational objectives
Ability to work well in hybrid and remote environments
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills, including training/instruction with professionals at all levels
Sound decision-making skills
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple complex projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details
Capable of successfully multi-tasking while working independently or within a group environment
Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Ability to lead and mentor a team of software engineers, with experience in project management and delivering complex software projects on time, while aligning software development with business goals and strategic vision
Proficient in applying software engineering and object-oriented programming principles, with strong experience in software design, algorithms, data structures, data modeling, and design patterns
Capable of working well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner
Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of employees and management
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Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $140,000 - $210,000
Maryland Range: $140,000 - $210,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $140,000 - $210,000
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
Empowering team members to explore their full potential
Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
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