Senior Project Manager

planning by helping to document the project goal, KPIs, roadmap and main deliverables with limited supervision

• Identify roadblocks and challenges early and communicate these to relevant stakeholders effectively, driving mitigating actions

• Ability to engage work, and influence with different stakeholders up to Director level

• Lead the end-to-end execution of complex technology projects specifically aimed at applying new tax, accounting, and payment regulations across the organisation's platforms and systems.

• Oversee and manage multiple, interdependent project tracks and deliverables simultaneously, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and compliance deadlines.

• Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to translate complex financial/tax requirements into clear, actionable technical solutions and robust implementation plans.

• Establish processes and manage resources effectively to handle ad hoc, urgent requests and regulatory changes without derailing core delivery commitments.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for challenging and diverse internal stakeholders (e.g., Legal, Treasury, Tax, and Executive teams), effectively managing expectations and mitigating risks.

• Strategically protect the technical delivery teams from scope creep, excessive noise, and unrealistic deadlines by serving as a firm, politically astute buffer.

• Exercise advanced communication and negotiation skills to decline or defer non-critical requests in a way that maintains productive relationships and preserves project focus.

• Proactively identify and manage project risks, anticipating and quickly adjusting to unforeseen challenges, shifting priorities, or unexpected regulatory shifts.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Min. Bachelor's degree

• 5-8 years of professional experience in Project Management

• Past experience with VAT or other indirect taxes or similar finance related projects and financial systems highly beneficial

• Solid familiarity with project and change management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle, including agile and traditional methodologies

• A solid understanding of how people go through the change curve and the change process

• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships (both within a team and with wider stakeholders)

• Ability to work effectively and influence up to Director level

• Effectively communicate in small/medium groups; Strong influencer in 1:1 and small groups

• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations and under pressure

• Organised with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics

• With limited supervision, ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to drive decision making

• Strategic thinking, able to contribute to long term vision

• Strong problem solving and root cause identification skills

• Basic business acumen and understanding of organisational issues and challenges

• Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts is an advantage

• PMP or Agile Project Management or equivalent certification is preferred

Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:

Booking.com's Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:

• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave

• Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)

• Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.

Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: "At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn't just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It's a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech."

We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Application Process:

• Let's go places together: How we Hire

• This role does not come with relocation assistance.

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.

Pre-Employment Screening

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.

Pre-Employment Screening

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.