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PeopleLogic • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Role & seniority: Senior Test Manager / Strategic Test Program Head (lead program and portfolio-level testing in large BFSI environments)
Stack/tools: Enterprise test governance and quality frameworks; test automation strategy (hands-on coding not required); executive reporting; regulatory and risk compliance alignment; matrix collaboration with Program Directors, Delivery Heads, Architecture, and Business stakeholders
Lead and manage program- and portfolio-level testing across multiple initiatives
Define and implement enterprise test strategies, governance, and quality standards; drive automation adoption
Provide executive-level reporting on test progress, risks, and quality; manage distributed/vendor teams; ensure regulatory/compliance alignment
Proven track record in program and portfolio-level test management within complex enterprise environments
Banking & Financial Services domain expertise; experience with automation initiatives
Strong stakeholder management, executive communication, and negotiation in a matrix organization
Leadership presence with ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive delivery excellence
Proactive risk identification and mitigation; continuous QA improvement
Experience with large-scale digital or core banking transformation programs
Experience with distributed or vendor-led delivery models
Deep understanding of regulatory, co
Job Title: Senior Test Manager – Strategic Test Program Head
📍 Location: Sydney, Australia
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🏦 Industry: Banking & Financial Services Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Manager to lead program and portfolio-level testing initiatives within large-scale Banking & Financial Services environments. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving enterprise-wide quality assurance across complex transformation programs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing large, multi-stream testing programs, influencing senior stakeholders, and ensuring delivery excellence across matrix organizations. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage program and portfolio-level testing across multiple initiatives Define and implement enterprise test strategies, governance frameworks, and quality standards Oversee large-scale test execution including functional, integration, regression, and automation streams Drive automation strategy and adoption (hands-on coding not required) Manage distributed, cross-functional, and vendor teams Provide executive-level reporting on test progress, risks, and quality metrics Ensure alignment with regulatory, compliance, and risk frameworks within BFS Collaborate closely with Program Directors, Delivery Heads, Architecture, and Business stakeholders Identify risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies Establish continuous improvement initiatives across the QA function Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in Program and Portfolio-level Test Management Proven track record managing complex enterprise test programs Mandatory experience in Banking & Financial Services Experience overseeing automation initiatives Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization Strong leadership presence with influencing and negotiation capabilities Preferred Experience Exposure to large-scale digital or core banking transformation programs Experience working with distributed or vendor-led delivery models Strong understanding of regulatory, compliance, and risk frameworks in BFS