Technology Implementation Manager - Data and Transformation - London

Job description

Technology Implementation Manager

Tax Technology & Innovation are a team of 300+ technologists providing technology enablement services and solutions across the Tax and Law business. This business has 2500+ tax & legal professionals covering multiple disciplines. We serve many thousands of clients and private individuals by providing a modern, market-leading suite of technology solutions that provide an efficient digital experience from routine to complex tax advice.  

Tax is highlighted frequently as an industry where generative AI will have a significant impact on how services are provided. You will be working as a team at the forefront of navigating that change and redefining the way in which tax is determined in the UK and globally, making sure people and companies pay the right amount of tax with the minimum amount of effort. 

The team is made up of Technology Consultants, Business Analysts, Product Owners, Data Architects & Engineers, multi-disciplinary Engineering teams and IT Service delivery professionals working on a large portfolio of systems used to improve productivity and solve key business problems across Tax & Legal. We also build cutting edge web portals for clients to interact with KPMG, maximising collaboration and ensuring seamless delivery of information to our clients.

Why Join?

• Shape the future of compliance technology by leading transformative initiatives that integrate workflow automation, data analytics, and interactive dashboards.
• Deliver measurable impact for clients by enhancing real-time visibility, reducing risk, and improving operational efficiency across multiple jurisdictions.
• Take ownership of end-to-end digital transformation projects for some of the world’s largest organisations.

The role

The Technology Implementation Manager will support the adoption and implementation of KPMG’s compliance technology platform across both the UK and EMA firms. You will manage innovation through automation and transformation, analytics, and data driven solutions, enabling multinational clients to achieve global tax and accounting compliance with greater efficiency, accuracy, and control. 

As a Technology Implementation Manager, you will work on Global Compliance & Transformation projects, with responsibilities including: 

• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to translate their vision into actionable deliverables and articulate client and business requirements to technical teams.
• Supporting sales efforts, including proposal development, client presentations, and technology demonstrations to help win new engagements and expand client relationships. 
• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and internal leadership teams to drive consensus and successful outcomes.
• Managing the end-to-end delivery of KPMG and third-party technology solutions for clients, ensuring alignment with complex user requirements, and translating them into effective solutions.
• Leading multiple technology projects, including delivery plans, tracking key milestones, activities, and risks to ensure timely, budget-conscious, and quality project completion.
• Oversee delivery of scalable solutions across diverse jurisdictions, partnering with international teams to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Ensuring delivery excellence and agility in our approach to technology implementation, enabling the business to respond swiftly to market demands and bring services to market efficiently and securely.
• Managing project teams, including offshore resources across TT&I, to build and implement KPMG and third-party technology solutions.
• Providing support to technical and design leads throughout project lifecycles.
• Analysing, assessing, and tracking business benefits through to realization, while managing project commercials to ensure cost efficiency.
• Manage and mentor a team of consultants and analysts, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Performance managing junior staff to foster growth and development.
• Recommending and implementing process improvements as appropriate.

The successful applicant will have:

• A strong interest or background in tax and reporting technology is essential.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing abilities, with a talent for building and maintaining relationships across all business levels and with a diverse range of stakeholders at various levels.
• Proven experience in delivering projects or solutions using agile methodologies.
• Previous experience in technology solution implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to logically dissect complex issues.
• Strong understanding of Tax and Accounting processes (preferable experience in tax or finance compliance).
• Experience in business development.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, concepts, and modern work practices.
• A keen interest in emerging technologies and their application to solve client challenges.
• Experience in environments focused on technology change implementation.
• Experience in performance management and people development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suit (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Context:  

• KPMG is one of the world's leading professional services organisations delivering Advisory services to thousands of clients including some of the largest multinationals, best-known brands and public bodies.  

• The role is full-time in Glasgow or London, with some travel required to other locations around the UK.