Sr Program Test Manager

Infinity Quest; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Program Test Manager with over 20 years in QA and a strong background in finance and actuarial transformation programs. The role involves developing test strategies, managing integrations, and collaborating with various teams to ensure comprehensive coverage and compliance. Applicants should hold a Master’s in a STEM subject and have proven experience in high-stakes delivery environments. This position offers an opportunity to lead significant transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in QA/Quality Engineering.
• 10+ years in Delivery Test Management for transformation programmes.
• Experience managing Finance & Actuarial programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Test strategy across multiple releases.
• Manage system integration, data validation, and UAT.
• Collaborate with Finance, Data Governance, and IT teams.

Skills

Programme-level Test management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Understanding of insurance data

Familiarity with governance frameworks

Education

Master's degree in a STEM subject

Tools

ETL pipelines

Enterprise reporting tools

Job description

Overview

• Preferably served as Senior Program Test Manager or has 20+ years’ experience in QA / Quality Engineering (technical background preferred).
• 10+ years’ experience in Delivery Test Management on strategic, complex transformation programmes.
• Proven experience in managing Finance & Actuarial programs. Should have delivered IFRS 17 or similar programme
• UK-based candidate
• Master’s degree in a STEM subject.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Test strategy, planning, and scheduling across multiple releases within the transformation programme.
• Manage system integration, data validation, UAT, regression, and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) across Policy and claims administration platforms, and related financial systems.
• Collaborate with Actuarial, Finance, Data Governance, and IT teams to ensure comprehensive Test coverage aligned with business objectives and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills, engaging effectively with cross functional teams including IFRS17, Actuarial, Regulatory & Statutory Reporting.
• Ensure adherence to non-functional requirements such as performance, Financial controls, and service assurance standards.
• Support go-live readiness through detailed cutover planning, and post-implementation validation to maintain operational stability.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Programme-level Test management within finance, actuarial, or regulatory transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of insurance data, claims processing, actuarial reserving, and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with data platforms, ETL pipelines, and enterprise reporting tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across business and technical domains.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks, change management, and release planning in regulated environments.