Test Manager (Oracle EBS Preferred) | £300-£350 PD | Humberside

Test Manager (Oracle EBS Desirable) | £300-£350 per day | Humberside

Contract Details

Contract Type: Temporary Contract
Contract Length: 6 Months
Rate: £300-£350 per day (Umbrella)
Working Pattern: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Location: Humberside
Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 2 days per week on-site (may be flexible for the right candidate)

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Test Manager to join a leading organisation on an initial 6-month contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled testing professional to take ownership of testing strategy, governance and delivery across a complex IT landscape. You will be responsible for defining and implementing testing standards, managing end-to-end testing activities, and ensuring the successful delivery of both business-as-usual initiatives and major change programmes.

Whilst we are keen to speak with experienced Test Managers from a broad range of enterprise environments, candidates with experience testing Oracle E-Business Suite (Oracle EBS) applications and environments will be of particular interest.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, agree, and implement a comprehensive testing strategy and roadmap for key business systems.
Define and maintain testing standards, procedures, frameworks, scripts, and schedules across all testing phases.
Lead the planning, scoping, coordination, and execution of testing activities.
Manage all testing cycles, including:
Unit Testing
System Testing
Integration Testing
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Regression Testing
Upgrade & Patch Testing
Stress & Performance Testing
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Collaborate with IT teams, suppliers, project managers, and business stakeholders to ensure testing requirements are effectively delivered.
Monitor and report on testing progress, risks, issues, defects, and quality metrics.
Provide expert guidance to Project Managers and programme teams on testing approaches, planning, and best practice.
Lead, coach, and develop testing resources, ensuring sufficient capability is available to support ongoing delivery.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing effectiveness, efficiency, and quality outcomes.
Ensure all testing activities align with organisational goals, customer requirements, and industry best practice.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience working as a Test Manager within a complex IT environment.
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level qualification, or equivalent experience.
Degree-level qualification in IT or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, governance, and best practices.
Demonstrable experience managing end-to-end testing activities across multiple testing phases.
Experience engaging with and presenting to stakeholders at all levels, including Project Boards, Programme Boards, and Release Boards.
Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Experience testing within Oracle E-Business Suite (Oracle EBS) environments.
Experience supporting Oracle EBS upgrades, integrations, patches, and business-critical change programmes.
Knowledge of Oracle Finance, Procurement, HR, Payroll, or Shared Services modules.
ISTQB Advanced Level Certification.
Experience working within Shared Services environments.
Previous experience within the Public Sector or Emergency Services sector.

Apply Now

Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role