UAT Test Manager / UAT Lead.

Title: UAT Test Manager / UAT Lead.
Location: Whippany, NJ (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months with possible extension

Job Description:
Lead end-to-end UAT planning, coordination, execution, and reporting.
Develop UAT strategy, test plans, scenarios, test cases, and entry/exit criteria.
Coordinate with business users, Client, development, and QA teams.
Manage test execution, defect tracking, triage, prioritization, and closure.
Provide regular status reporting covering progress, risks, issues, and dependencies.
Ensure appropriate test coverage against business and functional requirements.
Coordinate business sign-off and production readiness.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Required Skills: UAT Management, Test Planning & Execution, Defect Management, Jira/ALM, Test Management, Stakeholder Management.
Preferred: Banking experience, preferably within Trading, Capital Markets, Tax, or Regulatory applications.