Work location: Hybrid / Onsite

Office Location: Slough

No. days per week in office (if hybrid/onsite): 3 days a week

 

Job description: We are looking for MSD365 Business Central Program Test Manager to engage with an upcoming project with a client in the CRI Sector.

 

Role and responsibilities

We are seeking a highly experienced MSD365 Business Central Program Test Manager to lead the end-to-end testing strategy for the implementation of MSD365 Business Central. This role requires deep expertise in MSD365 Business Central, strong test governance skills, and experience managing large-scale teams across multiple test phases. The successful candidate will work closely with clients, system integrators, and business stakeholders to ensure a smooth and high-quality delivery.

Essential Skills & Experience

MSD365 Business Central Expertise: Extensive experience in MSD365 Business Central implementations, particularly in the Retail industry. Test Program Management: Proven ability to develop and manage test strategies across multiple testing phases and methodologies. Stakeholder & Governance Experience: Strong ability to manage test governance, provide SteerCo reporting, and engage with clients and system integrators.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Integration Testing: Experience working with integrated systems and third-party applications. Salesforce eCommerce Knowledge: Familiarity with Salesforce eCommerce platforms is a bonus. Cloud & DevOps Experience: Hands-on experience managing test execution within Azure DevOps (ADO).

Program Test Strategy & Planning:

Develop and manage the overall test strategy for the MSD365 Business Central implementation. Define test approaches for Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid Agile delivery models. Oversee all test phases, including System Testing (ST), System Integration Testing (SIT), End-to-End (E2E) Testing, UAT, Performance Testing (PT), Automation, and Data Migration Testing.

Test Governance & Stakeholder Management:

Provide test governance and reporting to key stakeholders, including Steering Committees (SteerCo). Ensure clear communication and collaboration with clients, SI partners, and integration teams. Track and manage test progress, risks, and defects using Azure DevOps (ADO).

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

Manage large-scale, distributed teams across onshore and offshore locations. Work collaboratively with business stakeholders, developers, functional consultants, and external partners. Provide leadership and mentorship to testing teams to ensure efficient and effective test execution.

Integration & Retail Industry Expertise:

Ensure seamless testing across integrated systems, including ERP, CRM, and eCommerce platforms. Retail industry experience, with knowledge of Salesforce eCommerce, is a plus.

Azure DevOps (ADO) Test Management:

Utilize Azure DevOps (ADO) for test planning, test case creation, defect management, and reporting. Establish best practices for tracking test progress and ensuring test coverage.