Oracle ERP Test Manager (Hiring Immediately) in Newcastle upon Tyne

For over 29 years, Version 1 has partnered with leading global brands to deliver digital, cloud, and enterprise application solutions that drive business success. We are proud to be recognised as:

• Oracle Innovation Partner of the Year 2023 (EMEA)
• Microsoft Global Partner of the Year (Modernising Applications)
• AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year (EMEA)
• One of the Best Workplaces for Women in the UK & Ireland (2023)

With 3,700+ people and revenues exceeding €347m/£302m, Version 1 is a market leader in Oracle, Microsoft, and AWS consulting services – and one of the fastest-growing digital consultancies in Europe.

YOU MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR CTC CLEARANCE. TO BE ELIGIBLE, YOU NEED TO HAVE LIVED IN THE UK FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS.

Ready to Lead Oracle ERP Testing at Scale? Join Version 1 as a Test Manager! Are you a detail-driven Oracle Test Manager with a passion for quality, strategy, and delivery excellence? At Version 1, we’re not just implementing Oracle ERP — we’re transforming how organisations operate, and we need your expertise to ensure every solution is tested to perfection.

As our Oracle ERP Test Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the testing lifecycle — from strategy and planning to execution and reporting — across high-impact Oracle Cloud projects. You’ll lead hybrid teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure seamless coordination across upstream and downstream systems.

Here’s why this role is a game-changer:

• Lead End-to-End Testing – Own test strategy, planning, scripting, execution, and defect management
• Shape Best Practices – Coach teams, drive quality, and embed testing excellence across projects
• Work with the Best – Join a 3300+ strong consultancy trusted by the Bank of England, Birmingham City Council, and more
• Grow Continuously – Access a generous training budget, mentorship, and career development pathways
• Be Recognised – Quarterly profit share, performance awards, and a culture that celebrates success
• Hybrid Flexibility – Work remotely with occasional travel to your nearest hub
• Make an Impact – Join a company that values ESG, diversity, and community involvement

You’ll be part of a team that’s been a Great Place to Work for 10 years running, and a market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications across the UK and Ireland. If you’re ready to lead testing excellence in one of the fastest-growing Oracle consultancies — this is your moment.

You will be accountable for:

• End-to-end test management
• Test strategy including supporting test planning and test scripting best practices
• Test design and Test execution with test reporting and defect logging processes including coordination between upstream and downstream systems for testing
• Managing a hybrid team of test analysts and client end users/Subject matter experts
• Working independently and remotely, with willingness to travel for client engagements as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create Test strategy and test plans.
• Coordinate defect triage meetings.
• Oversee Risk Management, Mitigation & Client Communication and Co-ordination.
• Build test strategy, test plan and schedule based on the overall project timelines.
• Coach teams in Test scripting best practices.
• Have a familiarity with automated testing solutions.
• Review of all test artefacts like test scripts, test logs, defect logs and test summary report.
• Coordinate and support SIT and UAT lead for SIT/UAT planning and execution.
• Oversee staffing the project with Version 1 resources, and working with Clients and Third Parties and manage their activities to ensure an on-time completion of the project.
• Adhere to Version 1 standards and policies.

Additional Responsibilities:

• The support and training of fellow colleagues.
• Keeping product knowledge current.
• Performance indicators/targets.
• High customer satisfaction ratings (internal & external).
• All project related activities delivered efficiently as part of a recognised Project methodology.
• Quarterly objectives set during appraisals are met.

Qualifications:

You will require expertise in:

• Test management and defect management.
• Oracle testing environment of implementations, upgrades with knowledge and experience of multiple ERP/HCM modules environment with experience of at least 1 full upgrade or implementation project testing lifecycle.
• Being able to identify and solve problems.
• Being an innovative thinker; able to turn customer requirements into workable solutions.
• Being flexible but methodical and thorough approach; excellent organizational and analytical skills, process-oriented.
• Time management skills; able to work under pressure, can meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, solution-driven environment.

Why Version 1?

• Strong career progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes, including quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews.
• Significant training budget for certifications and further education.
• Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out recognition platform celebrating achievement.
• Moments that matter & enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies to support your journey.
• Active ESG & CSR initiatives, allowing you to give back through fundraising, volunteering, and diversity, inclusion & belonging programmes.

Benefits include:

• Quarterly performance-related profit share
• Hybrid / Remote working flexibility
• Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover
• Certified Great Place to Work for 10+ years running

This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers.

Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!