Novel Financials - Test Project Manager

About the job

Client- MNC Bank

Role - Test Project Manager

Location- Pune

Prefer - 30-45 Day notice period

Job Description :

We are seeking a Test Project Manager (PM) to support the Testing Manager on a large-scale GMI replacement programme. The role will focus on coordinating end-to-end testing activities, ensuring readiness across stakeholders, and driving successful execution of the testing strategy. This is a critical role in a high-profile transformation programme impacting futures and listed derivatives businesses.

Key Responsibilities

- Work closely with the Testing Manager to plan, coordinate, and oversee all testing activities for the GMI to XTP migration.

- Manage test planning, execution tracking, defect triage, and reporting across multiple workstreams.

- Coordinate UAT (User Acceptance Testing) with Operations, Product, and Technology stakeholders.

- Maintain clear test governance, documentation, and adherence to programme timelines.

- Support environment planning, data readiness, and cutover simulation testing.

- Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating and driving mitigations.

- Ensure business users, product managers, and operations are fully engaged in test cycles.

- Produce status reporting for senior stakeholders, highlighting progress, blockers, and readiness for migration.

Skills & Experience

- Strong background in - test/project management- within large-scale technology or transformation programmes within a Tier 1 Bank.

- Markets experience is preferred, ideally in Futures and listed derivatives Operations or Product functions.

- Demonstrated experience coordinating testing cycles, defect management, and test governance.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across business, operations, and technology.

- Experience with migration programmes (e.g., GMI, XTP, or other post-trade platforms) preferred.

- Ability to work under pressure in a time-critical environment.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree (Finance, Business, or Technology preferred).

- ISTQB or equivalent testing certification advantageous.

- Project management qualification (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Agile) desirable.