Role Description
Thisclientfacingroleis accountableacrossa portfolio ofFNZ Clientsfor the ownership and delivery of the overarchingTest strategy and TestApproachaswell as ensuring consistent and productiveQA/Testing Process and Proceduresfor each project.
ThePortfolioTest Manger will be responsible forleading theProject Test Managers/Leadstest risks issues timelines and quality as well as providing oversight of allFNZ and Clienttestingacross a portfolio of projects.
Workingfromwithin theTesting Practicethis rolewouldalsowork closely with theHead ofTesting ProjectManagement Delivery Management Infrastructure and Release Management functions across multiple projects to ensure on time quality delivery in compliance withtheFNZ SDLC.
Specific Role Responsibilities
Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder management and ensuring overall client satisfaction across all projects/areas coveredwithin the Portfolio.
Working directly withFNZclients managing client issues andconcernsandeffectively dealing with escalations.
Providing progress updates to key stakeholderson portfolio delivery resource performanceKPIsand continuous improvementprogress.
Work with;Head of TestingTesting PracticeProject Managers Delivery Managers and Test Leadson resourcing risks issues timelinesand haveoversight of all the testing.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders around testing and quality and drive improvementsthrough the Testing Practiceinternally and externally.
Delivery Management
Take ownership of the test estimation Process and deliver estimates as per the defined SDLC.
Ownership of overarchingTest strategies and Test Approach fortheProject Portfolio.
Ensuring QA/Testing Process and Procedures are followed across each project and team.
Compliance with the Testing Framework including standards processes tools test planscasesand templates across projects.
Engage with clients toagreeQA engagement model and test strategy.
Ensure that testing artefacts required to support contracted end-client deliverables are producedin accordance withagreed plans.
QualityManagement
Effective and regular communication internally and externally.
Test deliverables to be on time and to quality targets defined.
Work tocontinuously improve the testing and quality practicesalready in place to achieve a greaterend result.
Working with theTesting Practicetoidentifyand roll outtestprocess improvement initiativesacross thewiderdeliveryportfolio.
Take ownership of Test Quality Gateways ensure and measure ongoing compliance.
Governance & Control
Test governance to be managed via agreed metrics driven reporting.
Timely reporting toDelivery Management/Head of Testingonportfolio/projectprogressagainstplans.
Testing Quality metrics ownership and reporting.
Ownership of Quality and productivity uplift.
Risk and Issues management withinthe portfolio.
Escalation to Project Team/Manager/Testing Practiceon Risk and Issues thatimpactupon Test Plan delivery.
Management of Changeto the Change Management process.
Ensure that test environments are bookedin a timely mannerby liaising with theappropriate groupsacross IT.
Sign off entry and exit criteria for all test phases.
Oversight and approval ofProjectTest Exit Reports.
Team Management
Matrix management ofproject Test Managers/AT Leads
Managementreviewand induction of new team members.
Manage resource planning forportfolioescalating as
Provide coaching and training toTest Managers/AT Leadsto uplift capability and productivity.
Mentor Team members in QA Best PracticeToolsandtrainingacross projects.
Experience required:
Career test professional with strong background in Financial Services
Extensive experience of working in client facing test delivery/engagement roles
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
If youre interested in this opportunity and believe your experience aligns please submit your application by Friday 19 December 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early submission is encouraged.
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About FNZ
FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry but complexity holds firms back.
We created wealths growth platform to help. We provide a global end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.
We partner with the worlds leading financial institutions with over US$2.2 trillion in assets on platform (AoP).
Together with our clients we empower nearly 30 million people across all wealth segments to invest in their future.
Required Experience:
Manager
We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates technology, business & investment operations all in a regulated financial institution