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Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Technology Strategy Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary About the role: We’re looking for a highly capable and motivated Test Manager to join our growing Consulting Quality Engineering Team. You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering large-scale transformation programmes for clients, with a strong focus on Finance, Banking & Capital Markets, and Insurance—while also engaging across other sectors where needed. This is a client-facing role in a fast-paced consulting environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement—where quality is a business driver. You’ll lead the testing workstream across complex, end-to-end technology programmes featuring market-leading ERP, CRM, HR/Payroll, and Insurance platforms. Responsibilities include defining the test strategy, coordinating resources across distributed teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery through robust planning, governance, and stakeholder management. You’ll work closely with programme leadership and multi-vendor partners to embed testing excellence throughout the delivery lifecycle. Our Quality Engineering team is expanding rapidly to meet demand for robust, intelligent testing solutions. You’ll help shape how we evolve our services, adopt new tools and ways of working, and bring innovative thinking—including automation and AI to improve testing delivery. This role suits someone with strong consulting experience who enjoys client engagement, thrives in complex delivery environments, and is aiming toward the next step in leadership while maintaining hands-on delivery excellence. Candidates with deep experience in financial services and insurance are preferred. What your days will look like: Lead the testing workstream for large-scale transformation programmes involving enterprise platforms such as ERP, CRM, HR/Payroll, and Insurance solutions. Define and implement the overall test strategy, governance, and quality framework, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and client expectations. Manage end-to-end test planning and execution across functional and non-functional testing phases, driving consistency and efficiency across releases. Lead and coordinate diverse testing teams across onshore, nearshore, and offshore delivery models, fostering collaboration and accountability. Collaborate closely with programme leadership, business stakeholders, and multiple vendors to ensure coherent, integrated, and value-driven test delivery. Drive the adoption of test automation and CI/CD integration to enhance delivery speed, repeatability, and product quality. Introduce AI and emerging technologies to optimise testing delivery and promote data-driven quality improvements. Contribute to business development activities, including bid and RFP support, service offering enhancement, and thought leadership initiatives. This role is for you if Proven experience leading test management for complex, multi-phase transformation programmes. Background in consulting environments with demonstrated success in client engagement, delivery assurance, and stakeholder management. Strong understanding of test strategy, execution, and governance across SIT, UAT, and Non-Functional Testing, with the ability to tailor approaches to different delivery models. Skilled in managing cross-functional, distributed teams, with the ability to mentor, coach, and inspire performance. Hands-on familiarity with Microsoft Azure DevOps, and working knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and the integration of test automation frameworks and tools within CI/CD pipelines. What you’ll receive from us: No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Acceptance Testing, Acceptance Testing, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Product Management, Agile Program Management, Agile SDLC, Analytical Thinking, Automation Testing, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Data Model Testing, Debugging, Defect Management, Documentation Testing, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Fault Analysis, Functional Testing, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility {+ 29 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Up to 60% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.