Test Manager

The role is for a Test Manager to lead the quality assurance and testing stream for a multi-year, mission-critical Data migration program. This program involves merging legacy platforms, consolidating systems, and executing complex, enterprise-scale data migrations.
 
This is not a purely administrative or high-level governance role. Because this program is starting without an existing migration test strategy or execution blueprint of this magnitude, we require a hands-on Test Manager who can build the strategy from scratch, set up the framework, and directly drive execution alongside the delivery teams.
 
With the initial major migration launch scheduled for mid 2027 and a continuous roadmap of subsequent system merges, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring data integrity, system stability, and seamless operational cutovers.
 
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Execution

• Build Strategy from scratch: Design, document, and implement an end-to-end Data Migration Test Strategy covering source-to-target reconciliation, data integrity, ETL validation, regression, performance, and cutover dry runs.
• Hands-On Leadership: Actively participate in test case creation, execution monitoring, defect triage, data staging, and root-cause analysis when technical challenges arise.
• Dev & Test Alignment: Collaborate closely with engineering teams to define and align the Development & Testing Strategy, ensuring robust environment management, mock data generation, and continuous feedback loops.

Governance, Tools & Process

• OpenText ALM Management: Own and structure the OpenText Quality Center / ALM environment for requirement traceability, test execution tracking, defect management, and reporting.
• Reporting & Metrics: Provide clear, actionable quality metrics and release readiness dashboards directly to executive leadership, including the CTO and Program Director.
• Post-Launch Roadmap: Establish scalable, repeatable testing frameworks to support ongoing system consolidations and migrations following the initial May launch.

Stakeholder Management & Leadership

• Drive Consensus: Act as a decisive leadership presence across business, architecture, engineering, and vendor teams to align differing opinions and maintain delivery momentum.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Swiftly adjust testing approaches to changing project scopes, architectural pivots, and aggressive banking timelines.

Required Skills & Experience

• Core Banking & Data Migration Expertise: Proven track record leading large-scale data migration and system integration/merge testing within a retail, commercial, or enterprise banking environment.
• Hands-On Test Management: Demonstrated ability to act as both strategic lead and individual contributor—comfortable diving into complex datasets, SQL queries, or tool configurations when needed.
• Tool Mastery: Deep, practical expertise using OpenText ALM (Quality Center) for lifecycle management and test governance.
• Strong Leadership Presence: Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to challenge assumptions, resolve technical disagreements, and drive consensus among senior stakeholders.
• Regulatory & Security Standards: Strong understanding of Australian banking standards, data privacy requirements, and risk management frameworks.

Role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne