Test Manager – Cards

Work Arrangement: To be confirmed Industry: Banking / Financial Services Role Focus: Test Governance, Coordination & Quality Assurance Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Test Manager with strong Cards domain expertise to lead and govern functional testing across Cards initiatives. This role is responsible for ensuring quality and testing readiness for new Cards platform implementations, product launches, and Visa certification. You will establish the overall test strategy, coordinate testing activities across bank product teams and vendors, manage defects, and provide clear visibility into testing progress, risks, and go-live readiness. The ideal candidate combines strong test management experience with hands-on knowledge of Cards programs and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across SIT, UAT, and scheme certification activities. Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Governance Define and own the overall test strategy, scope, approach, and governance framework for Cards programs Establish testing plans, entry and exit criteria, quality gates, and readiness requirements Ensure testing activities remain aligned with program objectives and implementation timelines Maintain clear governance and visibility across all testing phases SIT, UAT & Visa Certification Govern functional testing across System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Visa certification phases Coordinate test planning, execution, validation, and completion across participating teams Track test coverage and ensure critical business scenarios are appropriately validated Support testing readiness for new Cards platforms and product launches Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination Coordinate closely with bank product teams, technology teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors Facilitate test planning, status, defect, and readiness discussions Ensure ownership and timelines are clearly established across testing activities Escalate testing blockers and dependencies requiring stakeholder intervention Defect Management & Quality Assurance Lead defect triage and ensure defects are appropriately assessed, prioritized, assigned, and tracked Monitor critical and high-priority defects through resolution and retesting Identify quality risks that could impact certification, implementation, or product launch Provide clear reporting on defect trends, outstanding issues, and overall quality status Go-Live & Launch Readiness Track testing progress, risks, dependencies, defects, and completion status Assess overall test readiness ahead of platform go-live and product launch Provide stakeholders with clear quality and readiness reporting to support go/no-go decisions Ensure testing requirements and critical issues are addressed before production implementation Experience Requirements Strong experience in Test Management, QA Management, or Test Governance Proven experience supporting Cards programs within banking or financial services Experience managing SIT and UAT testing phases Experience supporting Visa certification or card scheme certification is highly preferred Experience coordinating testing across internal bank teams, technology teams, and external vendors Strong experience with defect management, testing progress reporting, and go-live readiness Technical Skills Cards functional testing and quality assurance SIT and UAT governance Visa or card scheme certification Test strategy and test planning Defect triage and management Test coverage and execution tracking Quality and readiness reporting Risk, issue, and dependency management Go-live and product launch readiness Abilities Quality ownership: Takes accountability for testing quality and readiness throughout the program Cards domain understanding: Understands the testing requirements and complexities associated with Cards platforms and product launches Stakeholder coordination: Effectively manages communication across business, product, technology, and vendor teams Decision-making: Can assess testing results, defects, and risks to support readiness decisions Structured communication: Provides clear reporting on testing status, risks, blockers, and required actions Execution focus: Keeps multiple testing streams moving toward agreed milestones and launch dates Success Measures Success in this role means delivering a structured and well-governed testing program across SIT, UAT, and Visa certification , with clear visibility into test coverage, defects, risks, and readiness. The Test Manager will ensure critical issues are identified and managed early and that stakeholders have the quality information required to confidently assess readiness for Cards platform go-live and product launch . Application Process If you have strong test management experience within Cards and enjoy leading complex testing programs across banking teams and technology partners, we encourage you to apply. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted. JWay Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.