Senior Manager - Tax Technology & Innovation

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; 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 Manchester. This role involves leading a dynamic team to develop innovative solutions for tax challenges, ensuring high standards in project delivery. You will engage with clients and senior leadership, translating complex processes into actionable strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of technological advancements in tax management, making a significant impact on client service and operational excellence. If you are passionate about technology and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a portfolio of products or data services.
• Strong background in business analysis and project delivery.
• Knowledge of agile practices and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of business analysts and project managers.
• Engage with clients and senior leadership to understand challenges.
• Manage development budgets and future pipeline requests.

Skills

Leadership

Business Analysis

Project Delivery

Communication Skills

Requirements Engineering

Agile Practices

Client Service

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Alteryx

Power Platform

Fabric

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Senior Manager - Tax Technology & Innovation, Manchester

Client: KPMG

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: cfc96b859a75

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

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 better manage their tax obligations.

You will oversee a portfolio of projects and propositions, leading business analysts and project delivery leads to develop innovative solutions for tax challenges. Collaboration with leadership in tax and technology will be essential to executing our business strategy and maximizing technological impact. Prior experience in tax or accounting is not mandatory but advantageous.

Role Overview

• Build and lead a team of business analysts and project managers/delivery personnel
• Engage with clients and senior leadership to understand business vision and challenges
• Manage scope and priorities across your portfolio, ensuring high standards and proper prioritization
• Train your team and coordinate with development teams to align project vision and timelines
• Conduct steering and working group sessions with clients and stakeholders
• Track business benefits realization across your portfolio
• Explain complex processes simply to tax teams and clients
• Manage development budgets and future pipeline 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
• Passion for delivering excellent client service
• Excellent communication skills
• Requirements engineering and documentation expertise
• Experience with both scrum and waterfall methodologies
• Knowledge of agile practices and collaboration tools
• Experience leading client-facing data and AI propositions
• Experience with low-code platforms like Alteryx, Power Platform, and Fabric (desirable)
• Experience implementing client technology solutions
• Strong academic background in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related fields (desirable)
• Experience in product development environments, such as a Senior BA or Product Owner role
• Experience working with geographically diverse teams

Context

KPMG is a leading global professional services firm providing advisory services to multinational corporations, well-known brands, and public sector organizations. The role is based full-time in Glasgow, with some travel to London and other UK locations.