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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.
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