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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Financial Services - Senior Manager - Tax Technology Atlassian Lead - EDGE - **Company:** Ernst & Young LLP - **Location:** Hoboken, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $133,300.0 - $304,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Confluence, JIRA, Information Systems, Data Governance, Data Security, Software Debugging, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Knowledge Management, Tax Compliance Software, Enterprise Data Management, Delivery Pipeline, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/691B0CDFEA9947E7AFA47B5AAD2E9441/job/ ## About the Role * Deep expertise across Atlassian tools, including Jira, Confluence, and related ecosystem capabilities * Proven experience leading enterprise platform transformation and governance initiatives * Strong understanding of Agile, Kanban, and modern product operating models * Demonstrated ability to build and lead centralized support and service operations functions * Experience integrating platforms with data, analytics, and DevOps ecosystems * Strong focus on data governance, compliance, and risk management * Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder alignment skills * Ability to drive adoption, influence change, and deliver measurable business outcomes To qualify for the role, you must have * Bachelor's degree required (4-year degree) Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Economics and/or a master's degree in Accounting, Tax Technology, Management Information Systems, or Computer Science or related field; master's degree preferred. * A minimum of eight years of relevant experience * You are required to have one of the following certifications: CPA, EA, JD, Master's degree in business administration, finance, economics, computer science, information systems or engineering, Quantitative Economics or Quants * Exposure to the financial services industry, accounting/finance/tax, tax or finance performance improvement, tax software development and/or implementation * Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and monitoring them until completion, including documenting requirements, configuration, testing, debugging, project profitability, and tax systems and process configuration Ideally, you'll also have * Professional certification requirements as defined by each service line * Emotional Agility and Hybrid Collaboration skills * Experience in Leading Teams and Learning Agility What we look for We are looking for top performers who demonstrate the ability to be client-focused, results-driven, and innovative. You should possess strong leadership skills, the ability to think critically and solve complex problems, and a passion for delivering high-quality user experiences. Your ability to communicate effectively and manage client relationships will set you apart as a candidate for this role. ## Description We are seeking a strategic and transformational Senior Manager to serve as the accountable owner for the Atlassian platform across multiple tax groups within our Financial Services Organization. This role will drive the evolution of the Atlassian suite into a fully integrated system of record for planning, execution, and knowledge management. The successful candidate will lead platform standardization, governance, and operational excellence-enabling enhanced portfolio visibility, improved delivery predictability, and meaningful efficiency gains. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for turning a fragmented toolset into a cohesive, enterprise-grade capability that supports decision-making and execution at scale., * Define and implement a unified Atlassian operating model across FSO environments * Establish standards for project and space structures, taxonomy, workflows, and data models * Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and portfolio governance expectations * Drive consistency in access controls and compliance processes * Enable end-to-end planning and execution visibility from ideation through delivery * Standardize the use of Jira Product Discovery for road mapping and Jira for execution tracking * Implement KPI-driven reporting and real-time analytics to support leadership decision-making * Improve portfolio transparency and planning accuracy across stakeholders * Own the configuration, administration, and optimization of the Atlassian environment * Ensure strong data governance practices, including data security and access management * Maintain consistent workflows, schemas, and integrations across platforms * Oversee environment segmentation and ensure scalability across multiple business units * Establish and lead a centralized Atlassian support function * Define intake processes, service catalog, and standardized support delivery model * Implement SLAs and operational processes leveraging Jira Service Management * Enhance user experience through structured, responsive, and scalable support services * Drive integration of Atlassian tools with enterprise data platforms, reporting solutions, and DevOps pipelines * Leverage advanced capabilities such as AI (Rovo), automation, and analytics to reduce manual effort * Identify opportunities to continuously improve platform efficiency and business value * Serve as the enterprise owner of the Atlassian suite, including Confluence, Jira, Jira Service Management, Jira Product Discovery, Assets, Compass, Atlassian Analytics, and Rovo * Drive consistent adoption across FSO tax groups * Reduce tool fragmentation and manual reporting through standardized platform utilization ## Related Videos - [Tech as a Profit Center – Maximizing P&L Impact by Research Funding and Capitalization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100125-tech-as-a-profit-center-maximizing-p-l-impact-by-research-funding-and-capitalization) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)