Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

Define and own the overall testing strategy and roadmap to support business objectives and Technology roadmap .Align testing activities with project milestones, ensuring smooth system implementation and post go-live support.

Team Management:

Build, mentor, and lead an internal testing team, transitioning knowledge from contract resources to permanent staff.Foster a high-performing culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Testing Delivery:

Oversee all testing phases, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Market Acceptance Testing (MAT).

Quality Assurance:

Establish and enforce testing standards, methodologies, and best practices.Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain testing frameworks, tools, and processes.

Risk Management:

Identify and mitigate risks to system quality, ensuring compliance with regulatory and security requirements.Provide clear reporting on testing progress, defects, and overall system readiness to senior stakeholders.

Post Go-Live Support:

Lead ongoing testing efforts post any go-live activity, ensuring the system remains reliable, compliant, and optimised.

Required Skills and Experience

Industry Expertise:

Extensive experience in the London Market Insurance sector or general insurance, with a solid understanding of its systems, workflows, and regulatory environment.

Leadership and Team Building:

Proven ability to build and manage high-performing testing teams, balancing internal talent and external resources.

Testing Proficiency:

Hands-on experience with modern testing tools, automation frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).Strong track record in delivering end-to-end system testing in large-scale transformation projects.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.

Analytical and Problem-Solving:

Proficient in identifying testing gaps, analysing system risks, and providing practical solutions.

Certifications:

Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB Advanced, Agile Testing, or similar) are highly desirable.

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