Tax Project Manager

Position: Life tax Project Manager £800 per day (Contract)
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