ECB Programme Test Manager

**ECB Programme Test Manager** (Contract)

Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: London/Hybrid (2 - 3 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

Role Profile

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of investment banking? We are seeking a highly skilled ECB Programme Test Manager to lead testing initiatives within our large-scale programmes and has demonstrable experience working on an ECB onboarding programme.

The role is high profile and involves regular interaction with senior stakeholders, including Head of EMEA, CEOs and senior executive level forums.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Management: Lead and manage testing efforts across extensive programmes, ensuring that all deliverables meet the highest standards.
• Test Strategy Development: Define comprehensive test strategies, frameworks, and plans tailored to complex project requirements.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate effectively with stakeholders, delivery teams, and third-party vendors to align testing objectives with business goals.
• Quality Assurance Standards: Ensure that all testing processes comply with regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards, including ECB protocols.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Extensive QA Experience: A strong background in Quality Assurance, with proven leadership roles in global investment banking environments.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in test frameworks such as C# and Java, covering UI, API, and data testing.
• Test Automation & CI/CD: A robust track record in test automation, including the creation of dashboards, KPIs, and integration into CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of regulatory and audit frameworks, including ECB, FCA/PRA, EBA, DORA, and SOX.
• Enterprise Test Management Tools: Proficiency in using enterprise test management tools like Xray, JIRA, GitLab, and Azure Cloud.
• Vendor Management: Experience in vendor and contract management, ensuring that external partnerships align with project goals.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling effective collaboration across diverse teams.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

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