Overview
The Programme Test Manager will lead the testing function for major banking transformation programmes within a renowned financial services organization. Collaborating with global teams, the successful candidate will define the overall test strategy, oversee compliance with banking regulations, and manage stakeholder communications while ensuring high-quality standards throughout the testing lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Define and own the programme-wide test strategy including End User Computing platforms and migration tooling.
- Establish and govern testing standards, processes, and quality assurance frameworks.
- Develop comprehensive test plans aligned to project designs.
- Lead and oversee all testing phases, including smoke testing and user acceptance testing.
- Manage testing activities across multiple workstreams and vendors.
- Provide regular reporting on test progress and quality metrics to senior stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance of testing activities with banking regulatory and operational requirements.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Test Manager or QA Lead within large-scale transformation programmes in banking or financial services.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance frameworks and governance in regulated environments.
- Hands-on experience with testing and delivery tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, and qTest ALM.
- Experience managing stakeholders in global banking organizations across multiple regions.
- Demonstrable experience in supporting large-scale global End User Transformation programmes.
- Highly desirable: experience in Tier 1 Investment Banks or global financial institutions.