Oracle Test Manager - Fixed Term Contract

Are you an experienced Oracle Test Manager with a track record of leading testing activities within Oracle across large-scale transformation programmes? Do you thrive in complex environments where quality, governance and stakeholder management are critical to success? Are you looking for the opportunity to take your career to the next level by playing a key role in GXO's Finance Transformation Programme?

We're looking for an experienced Oracle Test Manager on a fixed-term contract basis to join GXO's Finance Transformation Programme. In this role, you'll take ownership of the end-to-end testing lifecycle across major business and technology change initiatives, ensuring solutions are delivered to the highest quality standards and are fully validated before go-live.

Working closely with Finance, IT, programme leadership, implementation partners and third-party suppliers, you'll lead testing strategy, governance and execution across multiple programme delivery waves, helping to ensure the successful delivery of critical transformation objectives.

This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity of ten months, working flexibly from London, Northampton or remotely, with occasional travel as required.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £73,000 per annum pro rata for this position and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more! 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead and manage all Oracle testing activities across transformation programmes, including SIT, UAT, end-to-end, regression and data validation testing
• Develop and execute Oracle testing strategies, plans, schedules and governance frameworks, ensuring delivery to agreed quality standards and timelines
• Manage defect identification, triage and resolution activities, providing clear reporting on quality, risks, issues and deployment readiness
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technology teams, implementation partners and suppliers to ensure effective test planning and execution
• Drive testing best practice, business readiness, deployment support and continuous improvement across the programme lifecycle

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Extensive experience leading end-to-end testing delivery across large-scale business transformation or technology programmes
• Proven ability to develop Oracle test strategies, test plans and quality assurance frameworks in complex programme environments
• Strong knowledge of Oracle testing methodologies and software delivery lifecycles across Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid delivery models
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.