Project Manager - Tax Transition Project (Contract)
Location: London - Remote, occasional travel to office
Contract Length: 6 months initially
Day Rate: Inside IR35
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with experience in tax transition-focused projects or exposure to tax-related projects. This candidate will lead and enhance our Project Management Office. The role will play a critical part in shaping governance, driving best practices, and ensuring alignment between project delivery and organisational strategy.
You will work closely with senior leadership to provide oversight across project, programme, and portfolio delivery, ensuring robust governance, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership and key stakeholders
- Align project and programme outcomes with wider organisational strategy
Project Governance
- Design, implement, and continuously improve governance frameworks
- Ensure consistency, compliance, and effective oversight across all projects
Reporting and Analysis
- Lead the development of high-quality reporting and dashboards
- Analyse portfolio data to provide actionable insights and support strategic decisions
PMO Best Practices
- Establish and enhance PMO standards, processes, and documentation
- Drive a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Innovative Solutions
- Implement scalable and sustainable project management solutions
- Leverage technology to improve efficiency and delivery outcomes
Risk Management
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks across projects
- Ensure risks are effectively managed in alignment with business priorities
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop PMO team members
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance environment
Essential Skills & Experience
PMO Leadership
- Extensive experience leading PMOs in complex, fast-paced environments
- Strong focus on governance, controls, and delivery assurance
Analytical Thinking
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Proven ability to interpret data and influence decisions
Stakeholder Engagement
- Demonstrated success working with senior stakeholders and executives
- Strong ability to align delivery with business goals
Attention to Detail
- Highly detail-oriented with the ability to challenge constructively
- Ensures clarity and alignment throughout project lifecycles
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office or Google Workspace, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong experience with project tools such as MS Project, JIRA, and Confluence
- Working knowledge of AI technologies and a proactive approach to learning and innovation
It is essential that you have experience delivering tax transition or transformation programmes.
Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated. Diversity to us includes, but is not limited to: educational background, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, age, marriage and civil partnership status, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, race, and ethnicity.
As such, we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone. We will be happy to discuss with you any workplace adjustments you may need in order to perform at your best during the recruitment process.
