Senior Programme Test Manager Finance & Actuarial Transformation

Position: Senior Programme Test Manager – Finance & Actuarial Transformation
Position:
Senior Programme Test Manager – Finance & Actuarial Transformation

Location:

London or Liverpool, UK (Hybrid-3 days a week from office)
12 months contract position

Role Overview

Wipro is seeking an experienced Senior Programme Test Manager to lead quality assurance and testing activities across a complex Finance and Actuarial transformation programme.

This role will be responsible for defining and driving the overall test strategy across multiple releases, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational stability, and successful programme delivery — particularly within IFRS 17 or similar financial transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and lead the overall test strategy, planning, and scheduling across multiple programme releases.

* Manage end-to-end testing phases including:

* System Integration Testing (SIT)

* Data Validation

* User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

* Regression Testing

* Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT)

* Oversee testing across policy and claims administration platforms and associated financial systems.

* Collaborate closely with Actuarial, Finance, Data Governance, and IT teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

* Engage senior stakeholders across IFRS 17, Actuarial, Regulatory, and Statutory Reporting functions.

* Ensure compliance with non-functional requirements including performance, financial controls, and service assurance standards.

* Support go-live readiness through structured cutover planning and post-implementation validation activities.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

* 20+ years’ experience in QA / Quality Engineering (technical background preferred).

* Prior experience as a Senior Programme Test Manager preferred.

* 10+ years’ experience in delivery test management across strategic, complex transformation programmes.

* Proven experience delivering Finance and Actuarial programmes.

* Direct experience delivering IFRS 17 or similar regulatory transformation initiatives.

Skills & Technical Expertise

* Programme-level test management within finance, actuarial, or regulatory transformation environments.

* Strong understanding of:

* Insurance data

* Claims processing

* Actuarial reserving

* Financial reporting

* Hands-on experience with:

* Data platforms

* ETL pipelines

* Enterprise reporting tools

* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across business and technical teams.

* Familiarity with governance frameworks, change management, and release planning within regulated environments.

Mandatory Skill

* Test Management