Life tax Project Manager £800 per day

Goodman Masson Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced UK Life Tax Software Conversion Project Manager to lead a key software conversion project. This role requires strong technical knowledge of UK Life funds tax and proven delivery experience in software conversions. Responsibilities include leading the entire conversion lifecycle, managing client communications, and ensuring project timelines and risks are effectively handled. The position offers hybrid working opportunities and exposure to high-level stakeholders.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Long-term contract with extension potential

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of UK Life funds tax, including capital gains tax, deemed disposals, and loan relationship rules.
• Demonstrable experience delivering tax system or software conversions.
• Proven project management capability within complex, regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full software conversion lifecycle: requirements, planning, data configuration, testing, and implementation.
• Act as the central point of contact for client communications.
• Manage detailed project plans, timelines, risks, and dependencies.

Skills

Technical knowledge of UK Life funds tax

Experience delivering tax system conversions

Project management capability

Data analysis skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Ability to lead small project teams

Job description

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