Role overviewThe Oracle HCM Implementation Test Manager is responsible for defining, planning, managing, and executing all testing activities within the Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) implementation programme. This role ensures that all modules — including Core HR, Talent, Absence, Recruitment, andpensation — are rigorously tested and validated against business requirements before go-live, including key interfaces to Payroll, Benefits, and legacy systems.You will lead the end-to-end testing strategy, coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage test teams, and ensure the delivery of a high-quality HCM solution that meets functional and technical expectations.Contract – 12 months Location – Waterside (UB7 0GB) (Hybrid – 3–4 days onsite)Pay – Flexible (inside IR35)Key ResponsibilitiesTest Strategy & Planning
1. Develop and own the overall end-to-end test strategy, plan, and schedule for the Oracle HCM implementation project.
2. Define the scope and approach for each testing phase: unit, system integration, UAT, payrollparison, and regression testing.
3. Ensure alignment of the testing approach with projecternance, timelines, and risk management frameworks.
4. Establish entry and exit criteria for all test phases.
5. Accountable for setting up and resourcing the Test Management Office (TMO), and for securing sign-off for the test strategy and approach via BA’s Technologyernance process
6. Responsible for developing and executing the SIT strategy, including non-Oracle and AWS aspects, and ensuring regression testing coverage for non-Oracle/AWS legacy ETLs and systems throughout the programme.
Test Management & Execution
7. Lead and coordinate all testing activities across HCM modules (Core HR, Payroll, Absence, etc.).
8. Manage a team of internal testers, external consultants, and third-party vendors.
9. Oversee test case design, execution, and defect management using appropriate tools.
10. Ensure traceability between test cases, requirements, and defects.
11. Manage and report on test progress, quality metrics, and defect resolution.
12. Manage third-party vendors and partners involved in test execution, defect resolution, and integration support, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, andmunication channels.
13. Responsible for securing and provisioning all required test environments (including legacy and third-party), coordinating with third parties as needed, and obtaining any necessary data exemptions for access to live non-masked data in accordance withpany policy.
14. Provide test data in support of test execution at each phase of testing, including information for test scenarios.
Stakeholder Engagement
15. Collaborate closely with HR functional leads, technical teams, system integrator, and business process owners.
16. Coordinate User Acceptance Testing with HR and business users, ensuring readiness, environment stability, and proper training.
Quality Assurance
17. Drive best practices in testernance, automation (where applicable), and data management.
18. Ensure test environments and data are correctly set up, refreshed, and maintained.
19. Validate data migration, integrations, and security configurations during testing.
20. Champion continuous improvement and quality assurance within the implementation lifecycle.
21. Unit Testing: Execute unit testing where required for changes to downstream applications and legacy systems.
22. System Integration Testing (SIT): Input into test scenario creation, support SIT-related data creation for Supplier SIT execution, execute SIT for customer-developed integrations, and manage remediation/testing of integrations not developed by the supplier.
23. Experience Testing: Manage experience testing provided by external partners (, PwC) for functional build, integrations, and AWS activities.
24. Cutover & Data Migration: Responsible for managing all cutover activities, including manual data migration, data catch-up during freeze periods, and resolving data quality or transformation defects during cutover. Engage with third-party vendors on integration connections.
25. Regression Testing: Ensure regression test updates on non-Oracle and AWS legacy ETLs and/or POL during the programme.
26. Provide traceability from business requirements as defined in the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) to business test scenarios and test oues.
Skills and Experience RequiredEssential- Proven experience as a Test Manager or Test Lead on multiple full lifecycle Oracle HCM Cloud implementations.- Deep understanding of Oracle HCM modules (Core HR, Absence, Talent, etc.) and typical integrations such as Payroll.- Strong background in test planning, execution, defect management, and reporting.- Experience working with system integrators and third-party vendors.- Excellentmunication and stakeholder management skills.- Solid grasp of software development and testing methodologies (Agile / Waterfall / Hybrid).- Hands-on experience with test management tools (, Oracle Test Manager, Jira, HP ALM, Zephyr, Azure DevOps).Desirable
27. Experience with automation tools (, Selenium, Oracle Application Testing Suite).
28. Knowledge of HR business processes andpliance requirements.
29. Familiarity with data migration testing and integration testing across ERP modules.
30. ISTQB Certification (Test Manager or Advanced Level) or equivalent.
Personal Attributes
31. Detail-oriented and methodical, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
32. Excellent leadership and interpersonal abilities.
33. Capable of working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
34. Results-driven with amitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Key Deliverables
35. Approved Test Strategy and Plan
36. Test Cases and Traceability Matrix
37. Test Execution Reports and Defect Logs
38. UAT Sign-off Documentation
39. Test Summary Report and Go-Live Readiness Assessment