Senior Manager - Tax Technology & Innovation

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for their Tax Technology & Innovation team in Glasgow. This full-time position involves leading a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions that help clients navigate their tax obligations through technology. You'll oversee a portfolio of projects, ensuring high standards and effective communication with clients and stakeholders. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on collaboration, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of tax technology in a rapidly evolving landscape. If you have a passion for leadership and technology, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a portfolio of products or data services.
• Strong background in business analysis and project delivery.
• Commitment to delivering excellent client service.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of business analysts and project managers.
• Engage with clients to understand business visions and challenges.
• Manage scope and priorities across your project portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Business Analysis

Project Delivery

Communication Skills

Client Service

Requirements Engineering

Agile Practices

Data Services Management

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Alteryx

Power Platform

Fabric

Job description

Here's a refined version of the job description for better clarity and formatting:

Senior Manager - Tax Technology & Innovation, Glasgow

Client: KPMG-United Kingdom

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d21e5e25d4ce

Job Views: 13

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

Job Description

Overview

You will work as part of our rapidly growing Tax Technology & Innovation team. KPMG is investing $5bn over 5 years in technology. You will lead a team at the forefront of industry change, helping clients adapt and leverage technological advances to manage their tax obligations effectively.

You will oversee a portfolio of projects, leading business analysts and project delivery leads, working closely with clients on innovative solutions to address their tax challenges. Collaboration with our tax and technology leadership will be essential to execute our business strategy and maximize technological opportunities. Prior experience in tax or accounting is not mandatory but beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of business analysts and project managers/delivery personnel.
• Engage with clients and senior leadership to understand business visions, challenges, and how our technology services can assist.
• Manage scope and priorities across your portfolio, ensuring high standards and proper prioritization.
• Train your team and coordinate with development teams to ensure clear project vision and adherence to timelines.
• Conduct steering and working group sessions with clients and stakeholders.
• Track and ensure realization of business benefits across your portfolio.
• Communicate complex processes simply to tax teams and clients.
• Manage the development budget and plan for future development requests.
• Translate complex user experiences into software requirements.

Experience and Background

• Experience leading a portfolio of products or data services.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Strong background in business analysis and project delivery.
• Commitment to delivering excellent client service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in requirements engineering and documentation.
• Familiarity with both Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.
• Knowledge of agile practices and collaboration tools.
• Experience leading client-facing data and AI projects.
• Experience with low-code platforms like Alteryx, Power Platform, and Fabric (desirable).
• Experience managing .NET web application development teams.
• Background in implementing client technology solutions.
• Strong academic background in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related fields (desirable).
• Experience in a product development environment, including roles like Senior BA or Product Owner.
• Experience working with geographically diverse teams.

Context

KPMG is a leading global professional services organization providing advisory services to a wide range of clients, including multinationals, renowned brands, and public entities.

This full-time role is based in Glasgow, with some travel to London and other UK locations.