In a nutshell, we’re all about making the world of wine a better place. We fund and source directly from independent winemakers to bring customers better quality wine for a better price. No thirsty middlemen as far as the eye can see.
It’s a different way of doing things, sure. But it works. We’re one of the UK’s favourite wine clubs, shipping over 1 million (!) cases a year to curious wine lovers. And with an ambitious road ahead, we’ve got no plans on plugging the cork on growth.
Our global team (we have offices in the US and Australia, too) is entrepreneurial by nature, obsessive about customer experience and driven by performance. All things that make Naked a great place to grow both personally and professionally. And yes, we like wine. A lot.
It takes a village to be Naked. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for eager talent to join the club. And now, our Business Systems team is looking for a Testing Manager to join the fun on a fixed-day rate contract basis. We are currently in the midst of a major ERP transformation (IMS), centred around Sage X3, and we need a quality leader to own the end-to-end testing lifecycle. From defining strategy through to UAT and release readiness, you’ll ensure what we ship works for the business, not just on paper.
So if you’re keen to help us take the guesswork out of enjoying great wine (that’s what we’re passionate about), there’s a Naked welcome pack with your name on it. Together, we’ll take Naked Wines to the next level – and share our not-so-well-kept secret with the world.
Role Type: Fixed-Term Contractor (Day Rate)
IR35 Status: Outside (Subject to status determination)
Location: London / Norwich / Hybrid
Competitive Rate: A fixed day rate of £500 per day (Outside IR35)
Recruitment Process: Phone screen with hiring manager > Task and review with hiring manager > Final panel interview
Project Length: 6-9 months
Requirements
What you'll do
- Strategy & Definition: Define and drive the overarching test strategy for the IMS transformation, including clear entry/exit criteria for each phase.
- Test Planning: Own the end-to-end planning process, creating scenarios, scripts, and coverage maps that align with real-world business processes.
- UAT Leadership: Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) execution with business stakeholders, ensuring high-quality sign-off and strong adoption.
- Defect Management: Manage the identification, tracking, and resolution of defects, collaborating closely with engineering teams and external partners.
- Data Integrity: Ensure absolute data accuracy through meticulous validation and reconciliation across all ERP flows.
- Release Readiness: Produce detailed readiness assessments and provide the data-driven insights needed for go-live decision-making.
- Hypercare Support: Lead the post-launch support phase, ensuring any issues are triaged and resolved with minimal business disruption.
- Stakeholder Partnership: Act as the central point of communication between technical and non-technical teams, managing expectations and reporting to senior management.
What you'll bring
- ERP Expertise: Significant experience leading testing for ERP implementations (experience with Sage X3 is highly desirable).
- Functional Knowledge: A deep understanding of core ERP flows, specifically Finance, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, and Inventory.
- Methodology: Proven ability to build and run test strategies in structured, often Waterfall-heavy, project environments.
- Technical Tools: Hands-on experience with test management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps, and the ability to use SQL for data validation.
- Analytical Rigour: A sharp eye for detail, with the ability to analyse complex metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Communication: A collaborative, clear communication style that builds trust across diverse business functions.
- Certification: ISTQB Certification or an equivalent professional background in testing leadership.
You exhibit our Naked behaviours:
- Ambition (dream big): implementing strategy into action and providing feedback (what works and doesn't)
- Judgement (make good decisions): questioning the status quo, testing hypotheses and sharing outcomes
- Discipline (adhere to high standards): delivering on commitments, on time with quality
- Influence (have a big impact): collaborating effectively, actively working on own development
- Accountability (take full responsibility): delivering results: recognising mistakes and quickly shares them
Finally, you live by our Naked values:
- You support all stakeholders from the Winemaker, through to the Customer. We are Naked Together
- You embrace growth, pushing yourself out of your comfort zone to overcome obstacles
- You always start with our customers and winemakers
- You keep it simple and are data-led, from the wine itself to the ways of working
- You do the right thing, holding yourself accountable with honesty and openness
Benefits
Competitive Rate: A fixed day rate of £500 per day (Outside IR35)