Senior Program Test Manager

I Q; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Program Test Manager with over 20 years of experience in QA and Delivery Test Management. The ideal candidate will have managed complex transformation programmes, particularly within finance and actuarial sectors, including IFRS 17. Strong stakeholder management and excellent communication skills are essential for collaboration across diverse teams. This role offers the opportunity to lead Test strategies and ensure transformation success within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 20+ years’ experience in QA / Quality Engineering with a technical background.
• 10+ years in Delivery Test Management on complex transformation programmes.
• Experience managing Finance & Actuarial programs, including IFRS 17.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Test strategy for multiple releases.
• Manage integration, validation, UAT, regression, and OAT for platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive Test coverage.

Skills

Programme-level Test management

Stakeholder management

Insurance data understanding

Data platforms experience

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in a STEM subject

Job description

1. Preferably served as Senior Program Test Manager or has 20+ years’ experience in QA / Quality Engineering (technical background preferred).
2. 10+ years’ experience in Delivery Test Management on strategic, complex transformation programmes.
3. Proven experience in managing Finance & Actuarial programs. Should have delivered IFRS 17 or similar programme.
4. UK-based candidate.
5. Master’s degree in a STEM subject.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Test strategy, planning, and scheduling across multiple releases within the transformation programme.
• Manage system integration, data validation, UAT, regression, and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) across Policy and claims administration platforms, and related financial systems.
• Collaborate with Actuarial, Finance, Data Governance, and IT teams to ensure comprehensive Test coverage aligned with business objectives and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills, engaging effectively with cross functional teams including IFRS17, Actuarial, Regulatory & Statutory Reporting.
• Ensure adherence to non-functional requirements such as performance, Financial controls, and service assurance standards.
• Support go-live readiness through detailed cutover planning, and post-implementation validation to maintain operational stability.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Programme-level Test management within finance, actuarial, or regulatory transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of insurance data, claims processing, actuarial reserving, and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with data platforms, ETL pipelines, and enterprise reporting tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across business and technical domains.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks, change management, and release planning in regulated environments.