Test Manager, Assistant Vice President

State Street

. Partner with Implementation Test Leads to manage end-to-end test execution for assigned Alpha implementations .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale testing programs within financial services, with a strong focus on end-to-end test execution, project management, and cross-functional team leadership. Proficient in defect governance, risk management, and agile methodologies to drive successful implementation outcomes.

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End-To-End Test ExecutionProject Management OversightDefect GovernanceAgile Delivery ModelsExecutive-Level Communication

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Hard Skills

Test StrategyExecution ManagementRisk ManagementData-Driven ReportingComplex Testing ProgramsCross-Functional Team LeadershipChange ControlDependency ManagementPerformance TestingContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Issue EscalationClient EngagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

JIRAConfluence

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesTechnology TransformationImplementationWorkflowsIntegration Patterns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Implementation Test Leads to manage end-to-end test execution for assigned Alpha implementations
Own and govern test strategy, detailed planning, scheduling, execution management, defect management, status reporting, risk management, and executive communications
Provide project management oversight for testing workstreams, including dependency management, issue escalation, and change control
Act as the primary testing execution interface with Implementation Leads, PMO, business stakeholders, and technology partners
Coordinate performance testing with the System Performance team
Drive adoption and execution of automation strategies with the Automation team
Ensure consistent testing standards, governance, and best practices across implementations
Oversee execution across global, multi-vendor, and multi-location teams
Provide data-driven test reporting to senior leadership
Contribute to continuous improvement of Alpha testing frameworks, metrics, and tooling
Support client engagements by setting testing expectations, execution plans, and success criteria

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Technology, Finance, Management, or related fields
15+ years overall experience, with significant experience in large-scale financial or technology transformation programs
8+ years leading cross-functional delivery teams in client-facing environments
Proven experience managing large-scale, complex testing programs within financial services or platform implementations
Strong understanding of front, middle, and back-office workflows, data flows, and integration patterns
End-to-end test execution and delivery management
Strong project and program management capabilities
Defect governance and risk-based decision making
Experience working in agile and hybrid delivery models, including JIRA and Confluence
Ability to lead globally distributed teams and vendors
Executive-level communication and reporting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive development opportunities
Flexible work-life support
Paid volunteer days
Vibrant employee networks