Test & Data Migration Manager

Change your job, change your workplace, change your future...Ricoh are currently recruiting for a Test & Data Migration Manager to play a pivotal role in the transformation of our IT operating model, enabling Ricoh to operate as a modern, agile, and service-oriented technology organisation.We’re looking for a seasoned professional to lead the design and implementation of internal testing and data migration capabilities from scratch. This is a rare opportunity to shape a core function that underpins business continuity, operational excellence, and long-term growth.You’ll be accountable for establishing a robust, scalable, and transparent testing and data migration Centre of Excellence (CoE), ensuring every go-live is smooth, secure, and disruption-free. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in building things the right way, values long-term impact over short-term fixes, and thrives in environments where quality and reliability truly matter.Ricoh transforms organisations, using innovative technologies and services enabling you as an individual to work smarter. This is what we call “empowering digital workplaces”.In fact the entire Ricoh workforce enjoys our pioneering and innovative ways of working. We like to call it: imagine. change., it’s the ethos of our brand and how we drive positive change for ourselves and others. Our teams are embracing change, fostering new ways of working and we have never been more resolute in our mission - "you work for us, and we`ll work for you".What you will be doingBuild Testing & Migration Capabilities From ScratchDefine and implement the strategy, frameworks, teams, and tools to run an industrialised testing and data migration CoE.Establish repeatable, auditable processes for test planning, execution, automation, and data validation.Drive the adoption of automation, standardisation, and re-usability across testing and migration activities.Test Strategy & ExecutionDevelop and own the end-to-end test strategy, covering unit, integration, UAT, regression, and performance testingDefine scope, schedule, resource needs, and success criteria for all testing phasesEnsure traceability between test cases and business requirements, with clear documentation and version control. Data Migration Strategy & Quality AssuranceDesign and deliver a comprehensive data migration strategy from scratch, including mapping, transformation, validation, and reconciliationAlign migration activities with project milestones and go-live plansLead dry runs, mock loads, and audits to ensure repeatability and reliabilityDevelop dashboards and reports to support migration sign-off and data quality assurance. Stakeholder Engagement & LeadershipAct as the primary point of contact for testing and migration streamsProvide regular updates, risk assessments, and mitigation plans to senior stakeholders.Coordinate cross-functional teams including business users, developers, testers, and external vendors.You will ideally haveIdeally candidates will have a proven experience building testing and/or migration capabilities from scratch, ideally in complex enterprise environmentsSuccessful candidates will ideally have a background of experience in similar roles demonstrating commitment, resilience, and pride in delivery.Hands-on experience with ERP, CRM, or cloud platform migrations (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics)Strong understanding of hybrid environments (Cloud, on-prem, SaaS) and enterprise service management principles (ITIL, DevOps)Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable testing and migration servicesExcellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience with test management tools (e.g. JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM, Azure DevOps) and data migration technologies (e.g. SQL, ETL, Python, PowerShell)Familiarity with test automation frameworks and performance testing tools is highly desirableIdeally candidates will hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent professional qualification.Certifications in project/program management (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile/Scrum) would be a distinct advantage.Certifications in data management or migration (e.g. Microsoft Certified: Data Engineer Associate, Informatica, SAP Data Services) would also be highly desirable.In return for your commitment, you can expect A competitive salary package Industry leading benefitsRicoh is an exceptional place to work. A place where there is strong emphasis on career development for the right individuals. This is a role where you can excel within a fast-paced environment and succeed within a thriving organisation.This is an excellent opportunity to join a global company where you can truly capitalise and build on your own experience.Ready to make that change? Apply now for a confidential conversation with our Recruitment Team.We are an equal opportunities employerAt Ricoh, we embrace and respect the collective and unique talents, experience, and perspectives of all people. Together we inspire remarkable innovation. That’s how we live the Ricoh Way.Ricoh have removed the disclosure of convictions box from their application process (ban the box - http://www.bitc.org.uk/programmes/ban-box) offering equal opportunities to all.For all roles, we will judge each individual on their skills and ability before taking into account their history. However some roles are subject to sensitive and restrictive information and, if successful, you may be required to undertake pre-employment vetting checks which include but are not limited to residency check, credit reference check, financial sanctions` check and a DBS Check. Further information on Employment Vetting can be accessed by contacting the Ricoh Recruitment Team.