Principal Product Manager

About the position

Responsible for the end-to-end product management of Tax Information Reporting software products and services to support the strategic goals of the business. The product manager defines and executes the product and service strategy and business requirements for the ONESOURCE 1099/ACA product family. Working with sales, clients, and internal teams, the product manager leads go-to-market activities that drive growth and market acceptance of the product.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive a product vision that capitalizes on market opportunities, innovation and leads to growth of the Tax Information Reporting business segment
• Ownership of product strategy, business requirements, feature prioritization and deliverables that reflect the needs of the market, clients and the business
• Understand trends and practices in the tax information reporting industry and the associated impact on our products or business as well as the challenges or opportunities created
• Follow and interpret the impact of regulatory and competitive developments
• Develop business cases, concept proposals and buy vs. build analyses for new initiatives and promote them internally, including to senior management
• Research and define business requirements for software features that will drive revenue, build client satisfaction and maintain our leading market position
• Involvement with technology throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure the developed solution meets business requirements, drives innovation and increases client adoption and retention
• Partner with marketing to position products, build thought leadership, produce effective sales collateral, event materials and webcasts
• Interact with the User Advisory Board and the Customer Engagement team to understand their needs and turn that knowledge into actionable product strategies
• Partner with sales to understand client needs and perspectives and to act as product advocate
• Participate in market sizing, pricing analysis and sales support activities
• Project management and cross-functional leadership of virtual teams to execute on strategic initiatives

Requirements

• Strong track record of leading and influencing cross-functional teams on complex projects
• Ability to understand and interpret fundamental workings and trends within target industry
• Ability to understand and apply technology to product development
• Superior client engagement skills with ability to build and manage relationships
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to influence internal and external audiences
• Strong analytical and decision-making ability
• Strong skills in negotiation, complex problem solving, and conflict management
• Self-motivation, creativity and flexibility

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred
• 4+ years of tax and/or information reporting experience preferred
• 5+ years software product management, software product development or similar consulting experience
• Past experience within Tax & Accounting is a plus

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model: Flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role)
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities
• Career Development and Growth: Culture of continuous learning and skill development
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plans including flexible vacation, mental health days, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and more
• Culture: Award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance
• Social Impact: Opportunities for community involvement and pro-bono consulting projects
• Making a Real-World Impact: Helping customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency