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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) methodologies, including test strategy and defect management, while effectively leading teams to deliver high-quality results in compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to manage complex projects, engage stakeholders, and implement strategic initiatives that align with business goals.
Highest-signal resume keywords
User Acceptance Testing (UAT) MethodologyTest Management Tools (Jira, HP ALM)Agile and Waterfall Delivery ModelsTeam Leadership and DevelopmentData-Driven Decision-Making
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Hard Skills
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)Test Strategy DevelopmentDefect TriageSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Test Plan DesignTest Automation FrameworksBusiness Requirements DefinitionDatabase ManagementChange ManagementPerformance Monitoring
Soft Skills
Expert Communication SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingCollaboration and Team SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Manage Ambiguity
Industry Keywords
BankingFinancial ServicesRisk Management FrameworkRegulatory ComplianceStakeholder Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesSDLC
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Set the strategic direction and execute enterprise-wide user acceptance testing across banking platforms
- Ensure releases adhere to business requirements, regulatory mandates and risk frameworks
- Lead UAT teams and establish testing governance standards
- Engage stakeholders to enable controlled, audit-ready technology delivery at scale
- Foster a culture aligned with BMO’s purpose, values and strategy
- Build interdependent teams across functional and operating groups
- Attract, retain and develop top talent
- Improve team performance, coach employees, support development and manage performance
- Provide strategic input as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert
- Manage resources and execute strategic initiatives to meet business and financial goals
- Develop business cases, assess options and expected return on investment
- Recommend priorities, resource requirements and strategic execution roadmaps
- Manage all UAT requests for the supported business group
- Define business requirements for analytics and reporting
- Develop and apply database frameworks and oversee database management under data governance standards
- Lead change management programs, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment
- Lead communication strategy development and collaborate on consistent messaging
- Lead operational program execution and adapt it to ensure quality
- Develop and manage test strategies, create and review traceable test cases, execute tests, escalate issues, log outcomes, facilitate defect meetings, validate resolutions and develop exit reports
- Develop UAT solutions and advise business groups on implementation
- Maintain end-to-end knowledge of business processes and project requirements
- Coordinate UAT plans, participants, estimates, schedules, priorities and progress monitoring
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on UAT solution design and implementation
- Monitor UAT performance results and address issues
- Operate at group/enterprise-wide level as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders
- Apply expertise and creative problem-solving to complex and ambiguous situations
- Implement changes in response to shifting trends
- Apply BMO’s Risk Management Framework and approved Risk Appetite while protecting bank assets and adhering to laws, regulations and policies
Requirements
What you’ll need- Typically 10+ years of relevant experience
- At least 4 years leading UAT programs in a banking or financial services environment
- Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Experience working within Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery models
- Deep expertise in UAT methodology, including test strategy, test plan design, defect triage, entry/exit criteria and formal sign-off process
- 4+ years managing a team of UAT analysts/testers across multiple projects or business lines
- Strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities, resource constraints and delivery timelines simultaneously
- Track record of identifying process gaps and implementing measurable improvements to UAT frameworks, tools and operating models
- Proficiency with test management tools such as Jira and HP ALM
- Familiarity with test automation frameworks
- Openness to evaluating and adopting emerging tools, including AI for test case authoring and UAT documentation
- Expert verbal and written communication skills
- Expert analytical and problem-solving skills
- Expert influence skills
- Expert collaboration and team skills, with a focus on cross-group collaboration
- Ability to manage ambiguity
- Expert data-driven decision-making skills
- Ability to make sound, risk-informed decisions aligned with business strategy and applicable policies, laws and regulations
Benefits
Comp & perks- Performance-based incentives
- Discretionary bonuses
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Accident and life insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- In-depth training and coaching
- Manager support
- Network-building opportunities
- Tools and resources for professional growth
- Equal employment opportunity
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities