Role DescriptionAs a Business Senior Test Manager you will lead the end-to-end testing strategy and delivery across large, complex programmes, shaping how testing drives business outcomes within Allianz. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to influence enterprise-level change and evolve testing practices across the organisation. Location: This role can be based in one of our London, Guildford or Bournemouth offices, please note that this is a hybrid working role with the expectation that you attend the office twice a week.
Salary InformationPay: Circa 75,000 per year. This is based on experience, skills, and location, and is part of our total reward package. About YouAs a Business Senior Test Manager you will Lead and inspire teams, fostering a strong team spirit and providing clear direction and purposeTake ownership of end-to-end test delivery across complex programmes, ensuring alignment to business objectivesDefine testing strategies and approaches, acting as the principal testing consultant for major initiativesPlan, schedule, and manage all testing activities, ensuring accurate estimation of cost, time, and resourcesCollaborate with stakeholders up to board level, influencing decisions and driving successful change outcomesManage internal and external test resources, including offshore teams and third-party suppliersEmbed governance, quality standards, and best practice across all testing phasesReport progress, risks, and issues to programme boards and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and controlContribute to the ongoing development of testing capability and wider change strategy within AllianzPromote ethical, professional, and inclusive behaviours aligned to Allianz People AttributesEssential SkillsExcellent experience delivering Test Management at scale within Financial Services, ideally insuranceExpertise in project and test management including planning, estimation, governance, and reportingProven ability to lead medium to large teams across multiple locationsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levelsExperience managing complex change initiatives across both Agile and Waterfall environmentsDemonstrated ability to manage resources, suppliers, and third-party relationships effectivelyHighly developed problem-solving and facilitation skillsISTQB Test Manager Advanced Level certification (or equivalent)Practitioner-level qualification in Change or Project Management (e.g. APM, PMI, PRINCE2, Agile)Desirable SkillsExperience shaping enterprise-level testing strategy and driving continuous improvement initiativesExposure to large-scale transformation programmes across multiple business unitsExcellent commercial awareness, including procurement and contract managementExperience working within regulated environmentsResponsible Artificial Intelligence usageWhat We Will Offer YouRecognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that's perfect for you.
We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including:
- Flexible buy/sell holiday options
- Hybrid working
- Annual performance related bonus
- Contributory pension scheme
- Development days
- A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
- Retail discounts
- Volunteering daysOur Ways of WorkingDo you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us. Inclusive Support & AccessibilityAt Allianz, we are committed to fostering building an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone can thrive. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates and offer tailored adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, whether that's assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, flexible working arrangements, mentoring or coaching. We want to encourage candidates to speak with us about any adjustments they may need. We're here to support you. If you have a disability or long‐term health condition and meet the essential criteria, you can choose to be considered through our Offer an Interview Scheme. Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for any assistance during the recruitment process including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications. Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.ukFor any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Conor McCourtClosing date: October 25th 2026We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications. Join us – Let's Care for Tomorrow.#LI-HybridJob SummaryJob number: 107576Profession: IT & Tech EngineeringType:
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Business Senior Test Manager in Guildford, Surrey employer: Allianz
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