28th January, 2026
Program Test Manager - HR & Payroll Transformation (SAP HR/ ADP Payroll)
Contract | Sydney-based | Immediate Start
About the company
Our client is a major enterprise undergoing a large-scale HR and Payroll transformation (SAP HR/ ADP Payroll). With multiple workstreams and over 40 system integrations, this complex delivery program plays a key role in modernising business operations and enabling long-term growth.
About the role
Reporting to program leadership, you'll lead test strategy and execution across three major workstreams—HR, Payroll, and Integrations. With a team of Test Analysts, BAs, SMEs, and PMs, you'll stabilise test delivery and drive progress through SIT, UAT, and go-live.
Benefits
- High-impact role with executive visibility
- Opportunity to lead test delivery on a business-critical recovery program
- Flexible work with minimal interstate travel (Brisbane, 1-2 visits p/m as needed)
Duties/Key responsibilities - Lead end-to-end testing across all program workstreams
- Coordinate SIT, UAT, and go-live readiness activities
- Manage defect triage, risk escalation, and stakeholder reporting
- Enforce test governance, entry/exit criteria, and quality standards
- Drive delivery stabilisation across HR, Payroll, and Integrations
Skills and experience - Proven experience in enterprise-scale Test or Program Test Manager roles
- Strong track record in HR and Payroll transformations
- Expertise in SIT and complex integration testing
- Skilled in managing multiple vendors and executive stakeholders
- Resilient under pressure and experienced in recovery-phase programs
- SAP HR/ADP knowledge or large ERP exposure (desirable)
If you're interested in this opportunity and feel you're the right fit please click "apply" or contact luke.prendergast@allurapartners.com.au
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