Program Test Manager

Building Trust, Reducing Risk, Driving Quality Job Description – Test Manager (Major Transformation Program) Engagement: Contract (3–12 months initial, with potential 12–24 month runway) Start Date: ASAP / Early January Work Model: 4 days on-site, 1 day WFH Overview Our client is a large national organisation undergoing several major digital and systems transformation initiatives across multiple business units. As part of this uplift, they are seeking a highly experienced Test Manager to lead the testing workstream for a significant multi-year transformation program involving core operational systems, multiple integration points and a complex change landscape. The role sits within the Technology division and will partner closely with senior leaders, delivery teams and business stakeholders across two states. Role Purpose The Test Manager will take ownership of the end-to-end testing lifecycle for a major program replacing legacy operational systems with modern enterprise platforms. This role requires a confident leader with exceptional communication skills, strong planning capability and extensive experience managing large-scale, integration-heavy testing environments. Key Responsibilities Test Delivery & Governance Lead and manage the complete testing lifecycle across: System Testing System Integration Testing Non-Functional Testing Data Migration Testing User Acceptance Testing Manage multiple test cycles within a hybrid Agile / staged delivery approach. Oversee the creation, review and execution of test plans, test cases and schedules. Maintain testing traceability and ensure quality standards are met. Manage a growing team of testers (currently ~5–6, expanding over time). Plan and forecast workload across daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly horizons. Provide guidance, structure and day‑to‑day leadership to the team. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary testing representative to senior program stakeholders across multiple locations. Communicate complex technical information clearly and confidently, including risks, dependencies, timelines and environment considerations. Prepare concise executive‑ready reporting (1–2 page slide summaries). Build strong on‑site relationships—role requires a high degree of face‑to‑face interaction. Automation Alignment Engage with automation specialists to support uplift of regression suites. Identify test cases suitable for automation and contribute to a long‑term automation strategy. Support automation across multiple streams such as mobile, finance and operational systems. Tooling & Process Use industry‑standard test management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps or equivalent) for planning, execution and reporting. Support environment readiness, integration sequencing and defect management. Promote continuous improvement across testing practices and ways of working. Program Context Multi-year enterprise transformation modernising critical operational systems. Large volume of functionality with hundreds of user stories and a projected pipeline exceeding 1,000. Heavy integration footprint with 50–60+ system interfaces spanning customer, operational, supply chain and reporting systems. Test preparation is well underway, with several hundred test cases already developed and initial integration components available for testing. Required Skills & Experience 10+ years in testing, including 5+ years in a senior Test Manager role. Demonstrated experience leading testing for large transformation programs with extensive integration. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong planning, structuring and prioritisation capability. Proven ability to manage and grow medium-sized testing teams. Experience with enterprise test management tooling (e.g., Azure DevOps). Ability to work predominantly on-site (minimum 4 days per week). Experience with CRM, ERP or workflow/operations systems. Exposure to middleware/integration platforms. Understanding of automation frameworks or working alongside automation engineers. Experience in hybrid Agile delivery environments. Melbourne-based role requiring high physical presence to build relationships and maintain alignment with business and technical teams. Fast-paced delivery environment spanning interstate stakeholders. Long transformation runway offering strong contract continuation potential. Why This Role Opportunity to lead testing across one of the organisation’s largest strategic investments. High visibility and influence with senior leadership. Ability to shape testing strategy and uplift across multiple programs. Joining a delivery team committed to quality and modernisation. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full-time Job Function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia #J-18808-Ljbffr