UAT Test Manager - Contract / Freelance

Korn Ferry; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player in hygiene and pest control services is looking for a skilled UAT Test Manager to lead User Acceptance Testing for critical systems. This role involves end-to-end UAT planning and execution, ensuring that new systems meet user expectations. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, manage UAT participants, and facilitate the testing process. If you have a proven track record in UAT management and enjoy working across teams in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Define and manage the UAT strategy, approach, and timeline.
• Coordinate UAT environment readiness and monitor execution.

Connaissances

UAT Test Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Test Management Tools (JIRA, TestRail)

Organizational Skills

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.