Technology Transformation Manager
Technology Transformation Manager
14th floor, 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 3AG, Birmingham, ENGLAND, United Kingdom
Contract
Company Description
At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.
Job Description
What will you be doing?
We are seeking an experienced Technology Transformation Manager to join our Digital Technology Solutions team and accelerate our capabilities to deliver the underpinning technology to enable our business ambitions.
The successful candidate will plan, direct and co-ordinate activities to manage and implement complex tax programmes from contract/proposal initiation to full integration with "business as usual". Programme involves the alignment of technology programme objectives with business objectives and authorising the selection and planning of related projects and activities. Here you will plan, schedule, monitor and report on activities, uptake and financials related to the programme, ensuring that there are appropriate and effective governance arrangements, supported by comprehensive reporting and communication with senior stakeholders.
You'll also be required to manage the transition into run from the programme. This role will suit ambitious individuals who want to advance their careers in a dynamic change environment. For the right individual with a passion for new technology, this role will provide direct experience of how technology can transform business operations and create innovative, AI enabled client services.
This is a Fixed Term Contract role for 12 months to be based at our Birmingham office. We will also consider applications to be based at our Bristol office.
As a Technology Transformation Manager, your responsibilities will include among others,
Play a lead role in driving transformational change through technology in S&W's tax practice, through building relationships and providing the required support and training to your team
Maintain a project through the delivery phases, implementing to live and transitioning into service
Able to lead a team through the different phases of the delivery lifecycle
Understand the different phases of product delivery and can contribute to, plan or run these
Work independently to manage various dependencies and interdependencies across teams and departments as a whole to ensure that projects are delivered on time
Working closely with our Lab for digital and AI innovation, helping plan and create the solutions through iterative experimentation and testing
Contributing to the work of the community, building successful teams through understanding team styles and influencing as well as motivating team members. Giving and receiving constructive feedback, facilitating the feedback loop
To be successful in this role, you should have,
Fostered and initiated influential relationships with internal customers, suppliers and stakeholders at senior management level, including industry leaders
Experience in coaching and leading teams in Agile and Lean practices - being a recognised expert that advocates these approaches, continuously reflecting and challenging the team
Have a broad business understanding and deep understanding of technical strategy, cloud optimisation and Microsoft products and services in particular MS Power Platforms
Worked with Department and Function Leads to shape the change roadmap, shaping the future projects required to deliver against their strategic roadmaps
Engages with all colleagues and teams involved in the delivery of change, promoting a culture of continuous improvement within change delivery
Have a demonstrated track record of successful implementation of digital transformational projects with proven benefits for businesses
Desired:
Previous experience in a Professional Services firm, preferably accounting with a knowledge of tax work