Senior Product Manager, AppZen

• 5–8+ years of product management experience
• Mandatory: 3+ years of hands-on experience with European tax technology, e-invoicing solutions, ERP tax modules, or VAT compliance software
• Deep understanding of the European regulatory environment for electronic invoicing (e.g., Italy SDI, Spain SII, France Chorus Pro, PEPPOL standards)
• Experience delivering SaaS or enterprise software products with compliance or regulatory components
• Familiarity with T&E platforms (e.g., SAP Concur, Coupa, Expensify) and/or ERP financial modules (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday)
• Proven track record of integrating with external tax authorities, government portals, or real-time invoice clearance systems
• Background in tax technology consulting, Big 4 tax tech teams, or in-house tax/finance product roles (preferred)
• Strong technical fluency: able to work with engineers on APIs, document validation pipelines, and compliance integration architecture
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to explain regulatory concepts clearly across technical and non-technical audiences
• Analytical and data-driven mindset; able to create and interpret dashboards tracking tax reclaim, filing success, and compliance KPIs
• Ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives across multiple jurisdictions
• Expert prioritization skills in high-pressure, evolving regulatory landscapes
• In-depth knowledge of VAT processes, T&E spend compliance, and e-invoicing obligations across major European markets
• Awareness of upcoming tax digitalization initiatives (e.g., EU ViDA proposal)
• Familiarity with OCR technologies, digital signatures, e-invoice formats (XML, UBL), and data validation standards
• Working knowledge of GDPR, financial data security, and electronic document archiving laws

Desirable

• AppZen is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Product Manager to lead the development of automation solutions in the areas of European tax compliance and e-invoicing
• This role will drive key initiatives, including automated VAT reclaim for T&E expenses, e-invoicing compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and broader tax digitization efforts
• You will define the vision and roadmap for a platform that simplifies complex European tax regulations into seamless, scalable software products for global businesses
• Own the full product lifecycle from ideation through launch and iteration, focusing on European tax automation and e-invoicing modules
• Translate evolving tax regulations (e.g. , VAT, e-invoicing mandates like Italy’s SDI, France's Chorus Pro, etc.) into actionable product features
• Work closely with engineering, finance, tax, legal, compliance, and design teams to develop innovative, compliant solutions
• Define and prioritize the product roadmap based on regulatory timelines, business value, and customer needs
• Collaborate with external partners, government platforms, and tax advisors to ensure product compliance and technical feasibility
• Identify opportunities to leverage OCR, RPA, APIs, and ML for data extraction, document validation, and compliance automation
• Monitor emerging European tax trends and legislative changes to anticipate product adjustments
• Set KPIs for product success (e.g. , VAT reclaim rates, regulatory adherence, user adoption, e-invoice submission success rates)
• Ensure products meet the highest standards for security, privacy, auditability, and financial compliance