Applications & Test Manager

PZ Cussons; Pendlebury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in Pendlebury seeks an experienced Applications & Test Manager to optimize their application landscape. The role includes managing application lifecycles, overseeing testing processes for SAP, and ensuring compliance with global standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in IT or Business, with strong experience in application management and stakeholder interactions. Flexible working hours are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Finish at 1pm every Friday

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, support, and governance.
• Some experience with ERP testing and integrated landscapes.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile/Waterfall).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for applications, including troubleshooting and service reviews.
• Lead end-to-end testing activities for SAP and integrated applications.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans, and scripts.

Skills

Application lifecycle management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

ERP testing

Test automation

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree or diploma in IT, Business or related field

Tools

Test management tools

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Applications & Test Manager ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced, transformational environment? Join our dynamic team at PZ Cussons, where you'll play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our global application landscape. At PZ Cussons, our applications underpin critical operations across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. They span SAP ERP and other Enterprise apps, to more localized and specific systems. As our Applications Analyst & Test Lead, you'll bridge project delivery and ongoing support—owning the full lifecycle of applications, from onboarding and integration to upgrades and decommissioning, while leading test management for SAP and other enterprise systems. You'll define and drive our testing standards, coordinate user acceptance testing, and collaborate across business and IT teams to ensure every change delivers value safely and efficiently. This is an exciting opportunity to join PZ Cussons as we simplify and strengthen our technology landscape.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for applications, including troubleshooting, coordination with vendors, and service reviews.
• Maintain the global applications catalogue, including tracking of licenses, certificates, renewals, and dependencies.
• Support the design and governance of application lifecycles, including upgrades, changes, and decommissioning.
• Support shaping business requirements for new applications or changes.
• Facilitate onboarding and integration of new applications, ensuring compliance with global standards.
• Lead end-to-end testing activities for SAP and integrated applications across projects and major change initiatives.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans, cases, and scripts based on business requirements.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with stakeholders and provide Master Test Plans, status updates, and progress reports.
• Own and refine methodologies, processes, and templates for test management.
• Manage defect resolution throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Ensure quality assurance standards are applied consistently.
• Maintain documentation and support the change management processes.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in IT, Business, or related field.
• Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, support, and governance.
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management in a global, matrixed organisation.
• Broad knowledge of application architecture and methodologies.
• Some experience with ERP testing and integrated landscapes.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile/Waterfall).
• Experience with test automation and test management tools.

Benefits

If you want to join a business in transformation with exciting growth plans and the opportunity to work flexibly and finish at 1pm every Friday, apply to work for us today.

Additional Information

Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.

Diversity & Inclusion

At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers. If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.