SFIA - Program Test Manager CGEMJP00316681

SFIA - Program Test Manager CGEMJP00316681

Posted 6 days ago by 1760521139

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Change Management Cutover Planning And Management Data Governance Data Validation Extract Transform Load (ETL) Finance Financial Controls Financial Systems General Insurance Management Operational Acceptance Testing Scheduling Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management Systems Integration Test Management Test Strategy User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Verification And Validation

Summary: The role of Program Test Manager involves leading the test strategy and management for complex transformation programs within the finance and actuarial sectors. The position requires extensive experience in quality assurance and delivery test management, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and adherence to regulatory standards. The contract is set to run until the end of 2026, with a hybrid working arrangement requiring two days on-site each week. The role is classified as inside IR35, with a daily rate of up to £533.60 via an umbrella company.

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.

Key Skills:

  • 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.

Salary (Rate): £533.60 daily

City: undetermined

Country: England

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role Title: SFIA - Program Test Manager
Duration: contract to run until 31/12/2026
Location: Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite
Rate: up to £533.60 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Must Have Qualifications

  • 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.
  • 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.


All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

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