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Senior programme test manager

Horsham
Coltech
Programme test manager
€80,000 a year
Posted: 17 May
Offer description

Location: Horsham (UK-based candidates only)

Employment Type: Contract / Interim


Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Test Manager to lead quality assurance and testing delivery across a large-scale Finance and Actuarial transformation programme. This role is ideal for a seasoned QA and Quality Engineering professional with extensive experience managing complex strategic transformation initiatives within the insurance or financial services sector.

The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in programme-level test management, strong stakeholder engagement capabilities, and proven delivery experience across IFRS 17 or similar regulatory transformation programmes.


Key Responsibilities

* Develop and lead the overall test strategy, planning, and scheduling across multiple programme releases.
* Manage end-to-end testing activities including:
* System Integration Testing (SIT)
* Data Validation
* User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
* Regression Testing
* Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT)
* Oversee testing across policy administration, claims platforms, and associated financial systems.
* Collaborate closely with Actuarial, Finance, Data Governance, and IT teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage aligned to business and regulatory objectives.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across IFRS 17, Regulatory Reporting, Actuarial, and Statutory Reporting functions.
* Ensure adherence to non-functional requirements including:
* Performance testing
* Service assurance standards
* Support go-live readiness activities including cutover planning and post-implementation validation to ensure operational stability.


Essential Qualifications

* Previously operated as a Senior Programme Test Manager or possess 20+ years’ experience in QA / Quality Engineering.
* Minimum 10 years’ experience in Delivery Test Management across complex transformation programmes.
* Proven track record delivering Finance & Actuarial transformation programmes, including IFRS 17 or similar regulatory initiatives.
* UK-based candidate.
* Master’s degree in a STEM-related subject.


Skills & Experience

* Strong programme-level test management experience within finance, actuarial, or regulatory transformation environments.
* Deep understanding of:
* Claims processing
* Actuarial reserving
* Hands-on experience with:
* Enterprise reporting tools
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across both business and technical teams.
* Familiarity with governance frameworks, change management practices, and release planning in regulated environments.


Preferred Background

* Insurance or Financial Services industry experience.
* Strong technical testing background combined with strategic programme leadership capabilities.
* Experience operating within large-scale enterprise transformation programmes.


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If you are an experienced transformation Test Manager with strong Finance and Actuarial programme delivery expertise, we would welcome your application.

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