Test Manager

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Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: April 30, 2026

Work set up: Hybrid (Must be eligible for BPSS clearance)

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Test Manager to support a strategic and complex transformation programme for RSA Insurance Group Plc. The role requires strong delivery test management expertise across Finance and Actuarial programmes, with responsibility for leading end-to-end testing across policy and claims administration platforms and related financial systems. The successful candidate will bring extensive QA and Quality Engineering experience, a strong technical background, and deep understanding of regulated insurance environments.

What you will do:

• Develop and lead the overall test strategy, planning and scheduling across multiple releases within the transformation programme.
• Manage system integration testing, data validation, user acceptance testing, regression testing and operational acceptance testing across policy and claims administration platforms and related financial systems.
• Collaborate with Actuarial, Finance, Data Governance and IT teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage aligned with business objectives and regulatory standards.
• Engage and manage stakeholders across cross-functional teams including IFRS17, Actuarial, Regulatory and Statutory Reporting functions.
• Ensure adherence to non-functional requirements including performance, financial controls and service assurance standards.
• Support go-live readiness through detailed cutover planning and post-implementation validation to maintain operational stability.
• Oversee quality assurance governance across finance, actuarial and regulatory transformation initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with change management, release planning and governance frameworks within regulated environments.

 

• Preferably served as Test Manager or possess over 20 years of experience in QA or Quality Engineering with a technical background.
• Over 10 years of experience in delivery test management across strategic and complex transformation programmes.
• Proven experience managing Finance and Actuarial programmes.
• Strong understanding of insurance data, claims processing, actuarial reserving and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with data platforms, ETL pipelines and enterprise reporting tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across business and technical domains.
• Master’s degree in a STEM subject.
• UK-based candidate with availability within less than one month.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.