Software Conversion Project Manager - UK Life Tax

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a significant tax software migration within its UK Life Tax division. This hybrid position based in either London or Edinburgh offers a daily rate of £750-850 for an 8-10 month contract, starting in mid-January 2026. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of UK Life funds tax and have hands-on experience with project management. This urgent vacancy requires immediate applications.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK Life funds tax, including capital gains and loss rules.
• Hands-on experience with system/software conversion and implementation.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the migration from a legacy tax system to a new platform.
• Manage planning, timelines, risks, and stakeholder updates.
• Oversee data configuration and system testing.

Skills

Knowledge of UK Life funds tax

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Job description

Tax Technology Implementation Project Manager

London or Edinburgh (Hybrid 2-3 days onsite)

750- 850 per day - Inside IR35

8-10 month contract Start: Mid-Jan 2026 Potential extension

A leading global financial institution is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a major tax software migration within its UK Life Tax division.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end migration from a legacy tax system to a new third-party platform.
• Manage planning, timelines, risks, and stakeholder updates.
• Oversee data configuration, data take-on, and system testing (UAT).
• Reconcile tax outputs from old vs new systems.
• Manage a small test team (3-4 people).
• Provide clear updates to internal teams and external clients.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of UK Life funds tax (capital gains, loss rules, asset classification, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with system/software conversion or implementation.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder communication skills.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation ability.

This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it khushboo. Co. uk

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