Overview
We are looking for an experienced System Integration Test (SIT) Manager to lead integration quality and assurance across complex, multi‑system delivery environments. This role ensures integrated solutions meet required quality, stability, and non‑functional standards before moving into downstream test phases.
Key Responsibilities
SIT Strategy & Delivery
- Define and deliver the SIT strategy in line with programme milestones, integration scope, and dependencies.
- Manage SIT planning, estimation, execution, defect management, and reporting.
- Own SIT entry, progression, and exit decisions to ensure readiness for the next phases.
Governance & Assurance
- Provide oversight and assurance across all SIT activities, ensuring alignment with programme‑level quality expectations.
- Represent SIT in governance forums and support go/no‑go and readiness decisions.
- Identify and communicate integration, data, and end‑to‑end risks clearly to stakeholders.
Integration Quality & Coverage
- Ensure SIT covers functional, integration, data, and relevant non‑functional testing.
- Validate data migrations, interfaces, and end‑to‑end behaviour to reduce risk to UAT, OAT, and Production.
- Monitor and enforce environment, test data, and deployment standards.
Coordination & Leadership
- Lead and coordinate QA Engineers, Leads, suppliers, and third parties across multiple systems and platforms.
- Support resolution of integration defects and cross‑team dependencies.
- Provide coaching and guidance to QA team members within complex integration environments.
Risk & Reporting
- Own integration risks and drive mitigations across delivery teams.
- Provide clear, concise SIT reporting highlighting conflicts, constraints, and key decision points.
- Recommend risk‑based trade‑offs balancing quality, cost, and schedule.
What We're Looking For
- Strong ability to translate complex technical risks into clear business language.
- Confident influencing at senior programme levels and challenging where SIT readiness is at risk.
- Proactive approach to resolving environment, data, and integration issues.
- Strong collaborator able to embed QA teams effectively across multi‑system programmes.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on strengthening SIT practices and governance.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- ISTQB / BCS Advanced or Expert certification.
- 7+ years' experience in quality assurance within complex, integrated system landscapes.
- Strong leadership and multi‑team coordination experience.
- Practical experience with integration testing, environment management, release management, and dependency management.
- Skilled in using QA and test management tooling with strong data‑driven reporting capability.
