Test Manager

Job Title: Test Manager

Role Type: Contract

Length: Short-term 2 weeks initial

Location: Birmingham (2 days in onsite)

We are looking for an experienced Test Manager to support a short-term pensions data ingestion project. You will lead the set-up of the test environment and define the test approach for importing calculation scheme data from Excel into a pensions platform, ensuring the data is accurate, complete and reliable for reporting and faster pension calculations.

Responsibility:

Lead test environment readiness within a two-week delivery window.
Define and document the test approach for Excel-based data ingestion.
Identify test data needs, dependencies, risks and environment constraints.
Coordinate testing activity across technical teams, data specialists and business stakeholders.
Support preparation for system, integration, data validation and UAT activity.
Set up clear defect management, reporting and escalation processes.Key Experience:

Proven Test Manager experience across data ingestion, migration, integration or platform implementation projects.
Strong knowledge of test planning, environment set-up, governance, defect management and stakeholder reporting.
Experience validating Excel-based source data moving into enterprise platforms.
Ability to assess data quality, reconciliation requirements and acceptance criteria.
Confident communicator, able to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Comfortable working at pace in a short, focused engagement.
Previous experience in pensions, financial services, actuarial or regulated environments desirable.If you are interested in this position, please provide an up to date CV consideration and apply now