Test Manager – Applications

Salt; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 159,592 - 209,407; Part time

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment is seeking an experienced Test Manager in Melbourne to lead testing activities for a major cloud migration project for a leading logistics organisation. In this role, you will take full ownership of end-to-end testing delivery, managing teams and ensuring quality.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of testing experience, including 10+ years in management roles, with a strong background in cloud migration and enterprise applications. This is a hybrid position.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of testing experience, including 10+ years as a Test Manager.
• Proven experience in Australian enterprise environments.
• Strong background in cloud migration and enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the test strategy across unit, system, integration, UAT, and regression testing.
• Own the test plan, schedule, and traceability matrix.
• Define entry/exit criteria, acceptance protocols, and defect management processes.
• Drive preparation of test scenarios, scripts, test data, and environments.
• Oversee defect triage and resolution.
• Deliver regular test reporting with progress and quality metrics.
• Support go-live readiness through production validation.

Skills

Testing management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cloud migration

Job description

Test Manager – Cloud Migration

We are seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead testing activities for a major cloud migration and functional uplift program at one of Australia's leading logistics organisations.

What's on offer

• Daily Rate: Up to $1,000 per day (initial 6-month contract)
• Location: Hybrid – Melbourne preferred
• Program: Cloud migration and functional uplift across Digital & Transport Management Systems
• Leadership: Take full ownership of end-to-end testing delivery, leading and mentoring testing teams

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead the test strategy across unit, system, integration, UAT, and regression testing.
• Own the test plan, schedule, and traceability matrix, aligned with program milestones.
• Define entry/exit criteria, acceptance protocols, and defect management processes.
• Drive preparation of test scenarios, scripts, test data, and environments in collaboration with SMEs and functional leads.
• Oversee defect triage and resolution, ensuring timely prioritisation and closure.
• Deliver regular test reporting with progress, risks, and quality metrics to governance forums.
• Support go‑live readiness through production validation, business verification, and HyperCare planning.

Technical skills & experience

• 15+ years of testing experience, including 10+ years as a Test Manager on complex programs.
• Proven experience in Australian enterprise environments (non-government & non-banking sectors).
• Strong background in cloud migration and enterprise applications (ERP, WMS, TMS, CRM).
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills with a solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to deliver in fast‑paced and complex environments.