Test Manager

3-month initial contract with scope to extend Belfast – 3 days a week on site

I am currently working with a client who requires a Programme Test manager to lead the end-to-end testing strategy for a global ERP implementation programme. This person will lead quality assurance across multiple workstream including Finance, Supply chain and manufacturing.

• Test Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute a robust global testing strategy encompassing System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Performance, and Regression Testing.
• Team Leadership & Guidance: Lead, coach, and support functional test teams and business subject‑matter experts, setting clear standards for testing processes and defect management.
• Defect & Issue Management: Facilitate daily defect triage sessions, working closely with internal development teams and external Infor partners to prioritise and resolve issues efficiently.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the central quality assurance liaison, providing clear reporting on progress, risks, and Go/No-Go recommendations to the Programme Board.
• Automation & Tooling: Drive the adoption of test automation, leveraging Infor testing tools and third‑party solutions to optimise regression testing cycles.

• ERP Testing Expertise: Demonstrated experience leading large-scale ERP testing initiatives
• Delivery Methodologies: Solid understanding of both Waterfall and Agile testing approaches.
• Technical Acumen: Comfortable navigating complex system integrations, APIs, and data migration processes within an ERP landscape.