UAT Test Manager - Contract / Freelance

Korn Ferry; Toulouse; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a skilled UAT Test Manager to lead User Acceptance Testing for critical systems. This role is essential in ensuring new business systems meet user expectations and are ready for deployment. You will manage UAT planning, coordination, and execution, working closely with diverse teams to ensure effective stakeholder engagement. If you have a strong background in UAT management and enjoy collaborating with both technical and non-technical teams, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a global context.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a UAT Test Manager in enterprise-level programs.
• Strong understanding of User Acceptance Testing principles and execution.

Responsabilités

• Define and manage the UAT strategy, approach, and timeline.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align on acceptance criteria.

Connaissances

UAT Test Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Test Management Tools

Outils

JIRA

TestRail

HP ALM

Azure DevOps

Description du poste

Contract Duration : 6 months with possible extension

Rate : Flexible

We are seeking an experienced UAT Test Manager to lead User Acceptance Testing for a major program of work at global leader in hygiene and pest control services. This role will be pivotal in ensuring new business-critical systems meet user expectations and are fit for deployment.

You will be responsible for end-to-end UAT planning, coordination, execution, and stakeholder engagement across various business units and IT teams.

Key Responsibilities :

• Define and manage the UAT strategy, approach, and timeline for new systems or upgrades.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and project teams to align on acceptance criteria.
• Identify and onboard appropriate UAT participants from the business (end users, SMEs).
• Ensure UAT test cases are clearly derived from business requirements and reflect real-world use cases.
• Coordinate UAT environment readiness, including data setup and access control.
• Monitor UAT execution, track test progress, and manage defect triage and resolution in collaboration with development teams.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups or test clinics during UAT phases to resolve blockers.

Key Skills & Experience :

• Proven experience as a UAT Test Manager in enterprise-level programs.
• Strong understanding of User Acceptance Testing principles, planning, and execution.
• Experience working in agile, waterfall, or hybrid project environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills—able to work with both technical teams and non-technical business users.
• Proficiency with test and defect management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM, Azure DevOps).
• Strong organizational and reporting capabilities.
• Experience with global rollouts or multi-region UAT programs is a plus.
• Background in service-based industries (e.g., logistics, field services, facilities management) is desirable but not essential.