Software Conversion Project Manager Tax

Position: Software Conversion Project Manager Life Tax
Role:
Software Conversion Project Manager

Location:

London or Edinburgh (Hybrid Working Options Available)
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Daily Rate:
Up to £700 per day (via Umbrella Company)
The Opportunity
A leading global financial institution is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a critical
software conversion project within its UK funds division. This is a high-profile, full-time contract role
starting in mid-January 2026, focused on onboarding a new, third-party technology platform across a
portfolio of associated funds and clients.

Key Responsibilities

● Lead and project manage all delivery phases, including requirements gathering, planning,
data configuration, testing, and final implementation.

● Manage a detailed project plan, ensuring timely delivery and clear escalation of any barriers
or delays to senior management.

● Manage all client communications, including presenting and discussing the conversion plan,
timings, and providing regular progress updates.

● Oversee data configuration and take-on activities, including strong data analytics skills to
compare, reconcile, and validate outputs from the legacy system to the new platform.

● Lead and manage a small test team, coordinating testing efforts across multiple locations.

● Ensure all project communications are accurate, professional, and concise for both internal
and external stakeholders.
Essential

● Proven, strong project management expertise, with an ability to create and manage a
detailed plan for a complex delivery.

● Previous, demonstrable experience in migrating fund data to a new 3rd party platform is
essential.

● Exceptional communication and presentation skills (written and verbal), with experience
engaging directly with clients and senior stakeholders on project progress.

● Strong people-management and organisational skills.
Desirable/Alternative

● Knowledge of UK Life funds tax, including relevant capital gains tax rules (e.g., deemed
disposal spreading).

● Candidates with strong fund pricing and NAV calculations experience will also be strongly
considered.

● Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.

If you're a delivery-driven Project Manager with deep UK Life Tax and CGT experience or have
experience in fund pricing and NAV calculations/provisions and have led software conversions in
regulated environments, apply today. or please share your CV to sai saranya .gummadi @ randstad digital .com

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy