Desktop Transformation Test Manager

Summary: The role of Test Manager for Desktop Transformation involves leading the testing strategy for a significant IT transformation program within a banking client’s EMEA regions. The position requires managing the testing of Windows 11 and Office 365 applications to ensure a smooth transition for 5,500 employees. This is a fully onsite contract role based in London, classified as inside IR35. The successful candidate will coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and minimal disruption during the transformation process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead test strategy and manage testing of the whole Microsoft Windows O365/W11 transformation programme.
• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, frameworks, and governance models.
• Coordinate with business units, IT teams, and application owners to assess application and EUC compatibility with W11/O365.
• Oversee test planning, execution, defect resolution, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Engage with stakeholders and third party vendors to ensure business continuity and minimal disruption.
• Ensure applications and systems meet security, compliance and regulatory requirements.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as a Test Manager in large-scale (ideally EMEA scale) IT transformation projects.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows 11, Office 365, and EUC applications and infrastructure testing.
• Expertise in test planning, execution, defect management, and UAT facilitation.
• Ability to manage testing across multiple regions in a complex multi-national environment.
• Experience with test management tools like JIRA, HP ALM, or Azure DevOps.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Salary (Rate): £817.24

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT