Portfolio Test Manager

FNZ Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services technology company is in search of a Portfolio Test Manager to oversee the delivery of test strategies across a variety of client projects. This role requires strong stakeholder management, ensuring client satisfaction, and the ability to deliver quality testing processes under tight deadlines. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial services and client engagement, showcasing their capabilities in managing testing frameworks and resources. Applications are encouraged to be submitted early, by December 19, 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Financial Services required.
• Extensive experience in client-facing test delivery roles.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for ownership and delivery of test strategy across FNZ Clients.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure overall client satisfaction.
• Provide updates on portfolio delivery and performance.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Delivery Management

QA Best Practices

Job description

**Role Description**This client facing role is accountable across a portfolio of FNZ Clients for the ownership and delivery of the overarchingTest strategy and Test Approachas well as ensuring consistent and productiveQA/Testing Process and Proceduresfor each project.The Portfolio Test Manger will be responsible for leading the Project Test Managers/Leads, test risks, issues, timelines and quality as well as providing oversight of all FNZ and Client testing across a portfolio of projects.Working from within the Testing Practice, this role would also work closely with the Head of Testing, Project Management, Delivery Management, Infrastructure and Release Management functions across multiple projects to ensure on time quality delivery in compliance with the FNZ SDLC.**Specific Role Responsibilities**Stakeholder Management* Stakeholder management and ensuring overall client satisfaction across all projects/areas covered within the Portfolio.* Working directly with FNZ clients, managing client issues and concerns and effectively dealing with escalations.* Providing progress updates to key stakeholders on portfolio delivery, resource performance, KPIs and continuous improvement progress.* Work with; Head of Testing, Testing Practice, Project Managers, Delivery Managers and Test Leadson resourcing, risks, issues, timelines and have oversight of all the testing.* Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders around testing and quality and drive improvements through the Testing Practice internally and externally.Delivery Management* Take ownership of the test estimation Process and deliver estimates as per the defined SDLC.* Ownership of overarchingTest strategies and Test Approach for the Project Portfolio.* Ensuring QA/Testing Process and Procedures are followed across each project and team.* Compliance with the Testing Framework, including standards, processes, tools, test plans, cases and templates across projects.* Engage with clients to agree QA engagement model and test strategy.* Ensure that testing artefacts required to support contracted end-client deliverables are produced in accordance with agreed plans.* Manage resource planning for portfolio, escalating as required* Provide coaching and training to Test Managers/AT Leads to uplift capability and productivity.* Mentor Team members in QA Best Practice, Tools and trainingacross projects.**Experience required:*** Career test professional with strong background in Financial Services* Extensive experience of working in client facing test delivery/engagement roles* Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlinesIf you’re interested in this opportunity and believe your experience aligns, please submit your application by **Friday 19 December 2025**. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. #LI-KS1