Dynamics 365 Business Central Program Test Manager

Work location: Hybrid / Onsite

Office Location: Slough

No. days per week in office (if hybrid/onsite): 3 days a week

Job description: We are looking for MSD365 Business Central Program Test Manager to engage with an upcoming project with a client in the CRI Sector.

Role and responsibilities

• We are seeking a highly experienced MSD365 Business Central Program Test Manager to lead the end-to-end testing strategy for the implementation of MSD365 Business Central.
• This role requires deep expertise in MSD365 Business Central, strong test governance skills, and experience managing large-scale teams across multiple test phases.
• The successful candidate will work closely with clients, system integrators, and business stakeholders to ensure a smooth and high-quality delivery.

Essential Skills & Experience

• MSD365 Business Central Expertise: Extensive experience in MSD365 Business Central implementations, particularly in the Retail industry.
• Test Program Management: Proven ability to develop and manage test strategies across multiple testing phases and methodologies.
• Stakeholder & Governance Experience: Strong ability to manage test governance, provide SteerCo reporting, and engage with clients and system integrators.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Integration Testing: Experience working with integrated systems and third-party applications.
• Salesforce eCommerce Knowledge: Familiarity with Salesforce eCommerce platforms is a bonus.
• Cloud & DevOps Experience: Hands-on experience managing test execution within Azure DevOps (ADO).

Program Test Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and manage the overall test strategy for the MSD365 Business Central implementation.
• Define test approaches for Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid Agile delivery models.
• Oversee all test phases, including System Testing (ST), System Integration Testing (SIT), End-to-End (E2E) Testing, UAT, Performance Testing (PT), Automation, and Data Migration Testing.

Test Governance & Stakeholder Management:

• Provide test governance and reporting to key stakeholders, including Steering Committees (SteerCo).
• Ensure clear communication and collaboration with clients, SI partners, and integration teams.
• Track and manage test progress, risks, and defects using Azure DevOps (ADO).

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Manage large-scale, distributed teams across onshore and offshore locations.
• Work collaboratively with business stakeholders, developers, functional consultants, and external partners.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to testing teams to ensure efficient and effective test execution.

Integration & Retail Industry Expertise:

• Ensure seamless testing across integrated systems, including ERP, CRM, and eCommerce platforms.
• Retail industry experience, with knowledge of Salesforce eCommerce, is a plus.

Azure DevOps (ADO) Test Management:

• Utilize Azure DevOps (ADO) for test planning, test case creation, defect management, and reporting.
• Establish best practices for tracking test progress and ensuring test coverage.