Test and Release Manager

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford

. Own and maintain the Oracle Fusion test and release calendar across scheduled platform updates, regression testing, feature activation and project-release dependencies .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeOxford • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Oracle Fusion application testing and release coordination, with a strong focus on regression testing, UAT, and risk-based planning. Capable of managing communications, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring operational readiness for software releases.

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Oracle Fusion Application TestingRegression TestingUAT CoordinationRisk-Based PlanningDefect Triage

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Hard Skills

Regression TestingSystem Integration TestingRisk-Based PlanningTest AutomationData ReconciliationOperational AcceptanceTest ExecutionTraceabilityRelease CoordinationHands-On Testing

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationSound JudgementConfident Escalation

Tools & Technologies

Oracle Fusion HCMOracle Fusion FinanceOracle Fusion SCMJiraOracle Integration CloudOracle Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

ISTQBITIL

Industry Keywords

SaaS Environment ManagementEnterprise Application DeliverySupplier Knowledge TransferCustomer EngagementTesting AI Workflows

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and maintain the Oracle Fusion test and release calendar across scheduled platform updates, regression testing, feature activation and project-release dependencies
Run the internal release workstream, coordinating impact assessment, customer engagement, testing and preparation of agreed changes for service
Understand technical changes, capability assessments and dependencies with the junior architect under the Systems Architect’s oversight
Translate functional leads’ business-process expertise into testing priorities and customer impacts
Maintain customer communications on release scope, impacts, test activities, decisions and production changes
Define risk-based test plans and entry/exit criteria covering end-to-end journeys, roles and access, integrations, data reconciliation, reporting and non-functional requirements
Coordinate UAT schedules, environments, approved test data, access, scripts and evidence
Maintain regression coverage and traceability between changes, requirements, test cases, defects and acceptance evidence
Coordinate test execution across internal resources, IBM, Oracle CSS and other suppliers; perform selected hands-on testing
Lead defect triage, prioritize fixes and retesting, and escalate unresolved issues with business impacts and mitigations
Prepare release-readiness evidence covering test outcomes, defects, residual risks, business acceptance and operational readiness
Coordinate production rollout, release communications, support handover and post-release validation
Liaise with the IBM delivery programme team on overlapping releases, milestones, dependencies and shared environments or people
Coordinate testing and rollout of approved AI and agentic functionality, confirming licensing, security, privacy and architecture approvals
Secure supplier knowledge transfer, test assets, documentation and support handover
Measure regression effort, release demand, user-coordination workload and resource capacity; recommend improvements to QA, automation, coverage and cycle efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience
Proven experience leading enterprise application testing and release coordination, including recurring Oracle Fusion Cloud updates and project changes
Practical understanding of Oracle Fusion HCM, Finance and SCM business processes
Strong experience in regression testing, system integration testing and business UAT
Experience with risk-based planning, defect triage, traceability and readiness evidence
Experience coordinating business users and external suppliers
Ability to perform and review hands-on tests, interpret results and improve reusable test assets
Working knowledge of SaaS environment management, integrations, access controls, data reconciliation and operational acceptance
Clear communication, sound judgement and confident escalation of capacity constraints, unresolved defects and release risks
Experience using Jira or equivalent tools to manage tests, defects, changes and supporting evidence
ISTQB, ITIL or equivalent testing or service-management certification desirable
Experience with test automation and repeatable regression coverage desirable
Experience working with IBM, Oracle CSS or comparable enterprise application delivery and support partners desirable
Familiarity with Oracle Integration Cloud, Oracle reporting tools, and testing AI or agentic workflows desirable
Experience introducing new application capabilities, coordinating supplier knowledge transfer and supporting adoption desirable
Must have the right to work permanently in the UK
Must live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford, or be willing to relocate
Must be able to work in the office 3 days per working week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary (dependent on experience) + travel allowance + bonus
Enhanced holiday: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year
Opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave in January and July
Pension: employer contribution 7.5%, minimum employee contribution 5%
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance for you, your partner and dependents, including hospital Cash Plan
Employee discounts
Electric car scheme
Nursery Salary Sacrifice scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family Planning
Neurodiversity support including advice and assessments
Coaching & Therapy services
Travel allowance
Bonus