Application Test Manager

12-Month Contract | Hybrid (2-3 Days Onsite in Brisbane area)
Join FinXL - Leading IT Professional Services Consultancy

FinXL is currently seeking an experienced Application Test Manager to support a major utilities client on a long-term program of work. This role is suited to someone who has worked across complex enterprise environments and brings strong end-to-end testing leadership across multiple delivery streams.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in the power or utilities sector, and any background in Operational Technology (OT) will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and update the testing strategy to ensure alignment with delivery and stakeholder expectations

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of FAT, SAT, and UAT test cycles

• Manage testing activities across multiple delivery streams, ensuring traceability and coverage

• Coordinate stakeholder input and review across all phases of testing, from strategy through to final reports

• Facilitate defect triage processes, manage reporting, and maintain testing dashboards

• Collaborate closely with SMEs, vendors, and business units to ensure quality outcomes

• Support entry/exit criteria, RPEQ reviews, and the development of test cases as required

• Produce formal end-of-cycle test reports and provide actionable insights

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong experience leading testing teams across complex technology or operational environments

• Proven ability to deliver end-to-end testing strategies and execution across multiple streams

• Hands-on experience with test planning, defect management, and test reporting tools (e.g. JIRA)

• Ability to manage testing deliverables across stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams

• Deep understanding of test frameworks, traceability, and quality assurance processes

• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate technical outcomes for stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience in the energy or utilities sector

• Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) environments or related systems

• Familiarity with the national electricity market, transmission/distribution systems, or related regulations

This is a great opportunity to join a high-impact, long-term initiative with a leading infrastructure client.

Apply now to join FinXL and make a difference on a major testing program.