IT Project Manager, Enterprise Test Management (Financial Services) Manager, Technology Consulting

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About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide testing across complex banking transformation programmes. The role is responsible for managing the end-to-end test lifecycle, including test strategy, governance, planning, execution, defect management, readiness assessment, cutover support and production validation across multiple business and technology workstreams. The successful candidate will coordinate business, operations, technology and vendor teams to ensure solutions are delivered with the required levels of quality, stability and operational readiness. 

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and manage programme-wide test strategy, governance, integrated test plans, schedules, resources and reporting.
• Lead SIT, End-to-End Testing, UAT, Regression Testing, Data Migration Testing, Performance Testing and Operational Readiness Testing across multiple applications and business domains.
• Manage test scope, requirements traceability, test coverage, environments, test data and cross-system dependencies.
• Drive defect triage, prioritisation, resolution and quality gating across internal teams and vendors.
• Oversee data migration and reconciliation testing to validate the completeness, accuracy and integrity of migrated data.
• Monitor testing risks, issues and readiness, providing clear status reporting to programme governance and senior stakeholders.
• Support cutover rehearsals, go-live readiness assessments, production verification and hypercare activities. 

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years of banking technology delivery experience, including at least 5 years leading testing for large-scale banking transformation programmes.
• Proven experience managing programme-level testing across multiple applications, vendors and delivery teams.
  
• Strong experience in core banking, payments, treasury, lending, trade finance, digital banking, data and regulatory-reporting platforms.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, transaction processing, settlement, reconciliation, accounting, regulatory reporting and end-of-day processing.
  
• Expertise in test governance, defect management, quality assurance, requirements traceability and implementation readiness.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, ISTQB or equivalent certification preferred. 

Key Competencies

• Enterprise Test Strategy & Governance
  
• Test Planning & Execution Management
  
• SIT, E2E, UAT & Data Migration Testing
  
• Defect, Risk & Quality Management
  
• Banking Transformation Delivery
  
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
  
• Cutover & Production Readiness
  
• Executive Reporting & Programme Governance 

What we look for

A banking IT Project Manager with a strong track record leading bank-wide testing for complex transformation programmes, capable of coordinating multiple business and technology teams, governing quality across the delivery lifecycle, and driving successful production readiness and go-live outcomes.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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