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 critical
software conversion project within its UK funds division. This is a high-profile, full-time contract role
starting in mid-January 2026, focused on onboarding a new, third-party technology platform across a
portfolio 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 barriers
or 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 to
compare, 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 internal
and external stakeholders.
Essential
● Proven, strong project management expertise, with an ability to create and manage a
detailed plan for a complex delivery.
● Previous, demonstrable experience in migrating fund data to a new 3rd party platform is
essential.
● Exceptional communication and presentation skills (written and verbal), with experience
engaging 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., deemed
disposal spreading).
● Candidates with strong fund pricing and NAV calculations experience will also be strongly
considered.
● Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
If you're a delivery-driven Project Manager with deep UK Life Tax and CGT experience or have
experience in fund pricing and NAV calculations/provisions and have led software conversions in
regulated environments, apply today. or please share your CV to sai saranya .gummadi @ randstad digital .com
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy