Software Conversion Project Manager - UK 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 criticalsoftware conversion project within its UK funds division. This is a high-profile, full-time contract rolestarting in mid-January 2026, focused on onboarding a new, third-party technology platform across aportfolio 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 barriersor 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 tocompare, 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 internaland external stakeholders.Essential Proven, strong project management expertise, with an ability to create and manage adetailed plan for a complex delivery.? Previous, demonstrable experience in migrating fund data to a new 3rd party platform isessential.? Exceptional communication and presentation skills (written and verbal), with experienceengaging 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., deemeddisposal spreading).? Candidates with strong fund pricing and NAV calculations experience will also be stronglyconsidered.? Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
If you're a delivery-driven Project Manager with deep UK Life Tax and CGT experience or haveexperience in fund pricing and NAV calculations/provisions and have led software conversions inregulated environments, apply today. or please share your CV to sai saranya .gummadi @ randstad digital .com
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