Job Description
A leading global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced UK Life Tax Software Conversion Project Manager to lead the implementation of a new third-party tax technology platform.
This is a high-profile transformation project within a well-established UK Life Tax function, requiring strong technical tax knowledge alongside proven delivery experience in system conversions.
The Opportunity
You will take ownership of a full end-to-end software conversion programme, managing the transition from a legacy system to a new vendor solution across multiple UK Life clients and funds. The role combines technical UK Life tax expertise, stakeholder engagement and hands-on project leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the full software conversion lifecycle: requirements, planning, data configuration, data take-on, testing and implementation
- Act as the central point of contact for client communications throughout the conversion process
- Manage detailed project plans, timelines, risks and dependencies
- Reconcile and validate outputs between legacy and new systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Lead and coordinate a small test team (c. 3 4 people), working with offshore and onshore stakeholders
- Provide regular progress updates to senior internal stakeholders, escalating issues where required
- Support client, operational, audit and regulatory discussions related to the project
Required Experience & Skills
- Strong technical knowledge of UK Life funds tax, including capital gains tax, deemed disposals, loss utilisation, asset classification and loan relationship rules
- Demonstrable experience delivering tax system or software conversions (essential)
- Proven project management capability within complex, regulated environments
- Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to review, compare and validate system outputs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging clients and senior stakeholders
- Ability to work independently while leading small project teams
Why Apply?
- High-impact transformation project within a recognised financial services environment
- Long-term contract with extension potential
- Hybrid working and strong stakeholder exposure
- Opportunity to lead a critical UK Life Tax technology implementation
For more information, please contact Mo Hanslod at Goodman Masson
