Test Manager (Oracle EBS Preferred) | £300-£350 PD | Humberside

Test Manager (Oracle EBS Desirable) | -300350 per day | Humberside

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Temporary Contract
• Contract Length: 6 Months
• Rate: -300350 per day (Umbrella)
• Working Pattern: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
• Location: Humberside
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 2 days per week on-site (may be flexible for the right candidate)

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Test Manager to join a leading organisation on an initial 6-month contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled testing professional to take ownership of testing strategy, governance and delivery across a complex IT landscape. You will be responsible for defining and implementing testing standards, managing end-to-end testing activities, and ensuring the successful delivery of both business-as-usual initiatives and major change programmes.

Whilst we are keen to speak with experienced Test Managers from a broad range of enterprise environments, candidates with experience testing Oracle E-Business Suite (Oracle EBS) applications and environments will be of particular interest.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, agree, and implement a comprehensive testing strategy and roadmap for key business systems.
• Define and maintain testing standards, procedures, frameworks, scripts, and schedules across all testing phases.
• Lead the planning, scoping, coordination, and execution of testing activities.
• Manage all testing cycles, including:
  • Unit Testing
  • System Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Regression Testing
  • Upgrade & Patch Testing
  • Stress & Performance Testing
  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
  • Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Collaborate with IT teams, suppliers, project managers, and business stakeholders to ensure testing requirements are effectively delivered.
• Monitor and report on testing progress, risks, issues, defects, and quality metrics.
• Provide expert guidance to Project Managers and programme teams on testing approaches, planning, and best practice.
• Lead, coach, and develop testing resources, ensuring sufficient capability is available to support ongoing delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing effectiveness, efficiency, and quality outcomes.
• Ensure all testing activities align with organisational goals, customer requirements, and industry best practice.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working as a Test Manager within a complex IT environment.
• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Degree-level qualification in IT or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, governance, and best practices.
• Demonstrable experience managing end-to-end testing activities across multiple testing phases.
• Experience engaging with and presenting to stakeholders at all levels, including Project Boards, Programme Boards, and Release Boards.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience testing within Oracle E-Business Suite (Oracle EBS) environments.
• Experience supporting Oracle EBS upgrades, integrations, patches, and business-critical change programmes.
• Knowledge of Oracle Finance, Procurement, HR, Payroll, or Shared Services modules.
• ISTQB Advanced Level Certification.
• Experience working within Shared Services environments.
• Previous experience within the Public Sector or Emergency Services sector.

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Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.

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