Testing Manager - Core Banking System - 2-Year Engagement - MENA Consultant

Location: Amman, Jordan. Years of Experience: 14+ years. Project Duration: 2 years. Working Arrangement: on-site. Language Requirements: Fluency in Arabic & English (written and spoken).

The Testing Manager will lead and oversee all testing activities related to the implementation of a core banking system. The role is responsible for establishing the testing strategy, governing vendor-led testing execution, and ensuring that all system components meet the required functional, technical, and regulatory standards before deployment. The position will work closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, and external vendors to ensure comprehensive test coverage and high-quality system delivery.

Key Requirements

Minimum 14 years of experience

Proven experience in software testing, quality assurance, or test management

Proven experience managing testing for large-scale core banking system implementations

• Demonstrated experience in test strategy development, test governance, and quality assurance frameworks

Experience managing end-to-end testing cycles , including System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and regression testing

Strong understanding of core banking system modules and banking operations

Experience managing test environments, defect tracking, and release readiness

Other Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

• Strong leadership and coordination skills across business and technology teams

Strong stakeholder management and reporting capabilities

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Key Responsibilities

Define and implement the overall testing strategy and governance framework for the core banking system implementation

Oversee and manage vendor-led testing activities , ensuring adherence to agreed testing standards and methodologies

Review and approve test plans, test scenarios, test cases, and test execution strategies

Coordinate System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), regression testing, and performance testing

Ensure adequate test environment readiness and data preparation

Monitor test execution progress, defect management, and resolution timelines

Facilitate collaboration between business users, IT teams, and external vendors during testing phases

Provide regular testing status reports, defect analysis, and risk updates to program leadership

Ensure testing activities comply with banking regulations, security standards, and internal governance frameworks

Support go-live readiness assessments and post-implementation validation activities