Lead Business Consultant

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WHAT MAKES US, US Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp! At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values - caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered. If you like what we're saying, keep reading! WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US SimCorp's Advanced Delivery Center (ADC) plays a key role in delivering high‑quality implementations for clients across EMEA, APAC, and North America. Through its global footprint, the ADC supports complex implementations by providing scalable, standardized, and expert delivery services. Within the ADC, the Implementation Testing Services team ensures solution quality throughout the implementation lifecycle by defining testing strategies, leading execution, and supporting clients during their test activities. The Lead Testing Services Consultant (Test Manager) is critical to this model. The role owns the testing approach across assigned projects, combining strategic oversight with hands‑on leadership to manage risks, align stakeholders, and ensure consistent quality-whether testing is delivered by SimCorp, clients, or jointly. By serving as the main testing authority and client liaison, the Test Manager helps support dependable go-lives and positive customer results WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Strategic Leadership & Planning Define and adapt test strategies based on project scope, objectives, risks, and timelines. Lead the creation of detailed test plans, identifying testable scope, and aligning schedules with project plans. Contribute to project effort estimation and resource planning. Analyse project artifacts (e.g., WBS, requirements, configuration documents) to derive testing scope. Identify delivery risks early and implement mitigation actions. Own testing governance and act as the primary escalation point for testing‑related risks and quality issues. Test Execution & Delivery Organize and lead test activities for internal and external teams. Design and execute functional component, end-to-end, and system integration test cases. Manage incident tracking and resolution throughout the test lifecycle. Monitor and control test progress and incident handling across teams. Ensure adherence to established delivery practices and team collaboration standards. Stakeholder Engagement Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders from project initiation to closure. Conduct kick-off meetings, defect triage calls, workshops, and regular reporting. Provide timely updates on test metrics and project status. Support clients during their test execution, including test suite handover and Q&A. Act as the primary testing counterpart for clients, setting expectations and guiding testing approach. Balance SimCorp delivery standards with client‑specific testing models and constraints. Continuous Improvement Contribute to the development and refinement of standard service delivery practices. Conduct project closure activities and deliver final test reports. Collaboration Scope Internal QA and test teams External client teams Configuration and development teams Project managers and business stakeholders WHAT WE VALUE Your effective communication, coordination, and interpersonal abilities will be key to supporting all activities toward planned outcomes. As our ideal candidate, you demonstrate: Soft skills Initiative-driven, creative, and solutions-focused mindset Structured and systematic approach to problem-solving Skilled communicator and effective team leader Detail-oriented with a collaborative working style Ability to work effectively with global teams and clients across multiple time zones Technical skills Proficient in the MS365 suite, including Word, Excel, Teams (Planner & Lists), Outlook, and SharePoint Experienced with test and incident management tools: Azure DevOps Test Plans, Jira, Agility, and HP ALM Solid understanding of established testing practices Familiarity with financial domain processes and SCD (Simcorp Dimension) knowledge Certification ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Level Test Analyst PMP certification (considered a plus)

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