Overview Adastra is seeking an experienced QA Manager to lead end-to-end User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for a high-profile, regulatory-driven transformation initiative within a leading financial services environment. This role will be responsible for ensuring data, reporting, dashboarding, and monitoring solutions meet business requirements, regulatory expectations, and production readiness standards. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in UAT leadership, data validation, stakeholder engagement, and defect management, with proven success delivering complex initiatives involving multiple business, technology, and vendor teams. Primary Location: Toronto, ON Work Model: Fully Remote Employment Type: Contractor Vacancy Status: New RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities across multiple project workstreams Develop UAT strategies, test plans, success criteria, and entry/exit requirements Partner closely with business stakeholders to validate requirements, acceptance criteria, and expected outcomes Design, execute, and oversee UAT test cases, scenarios, and data validation activities Manage defect tracking, triage processes, prioritization, and resolution efforts Coordinate with development, QA, business, and vendor teams to ensure timely resolution of issues Monitor testing progress and provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to stakeholders Support governance and management review sessions, including preparation of executive-level presentations and reporting Ensure testing activities comply with regulatory, audit, and organizational standards Drive UAT sign-off, production readiness assessments, and go-live support activities Identify and mitigate risks impacting testing timelines, quality, or delivery objectives QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing, or Test Management roles Proven experience leading UAT initiatives for regulatory, reporting, data, or enterprise transformation programs Strong understanding of data validation, reconciliation, monitoring, and reporting processes Experience managing testing activities across multiple stakeholder groups and workstreams Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with third-party vendors Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on quality and risk management Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments Ability to operate effectively in highly visible, fast-paced, and regulatory-focused environments TECHNICAL SKILLS Required AWS Amazon Athena SAS / Transend (Projects & Payments) JIRA, ALM, or similar test management and defect tracking tools Data validation, reconciliation, and reporting/testing methodologies Nice to Have Experience within Financial Services, Banking, or Corporate Treasury environments Exposure to regulatory reporting frameworks and compliance-driven programs Experience supporting dashboarding, monitoring, and business intelligence solutions Knowledge of enterprise data governance and risk management practices ABOUT ADASTRA Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation, helping organizations lead with artificial intelligence—responsibly, strategically, and at scale. With over 25 years of experience, Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation, operational excellence, and smart customer engagement. Trusted by some of the world’s most prominent brands, Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy, robust governance, and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution, Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI, data and cloud journey—building future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable, lasting impact. Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services, automotive, manufacturing, technology, media and telecom (TMT), healthcare, retail, and professional services. The company employs more than 2,000 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia. WHAT WE OFFER Opportunity for advancement and career progression Competitive compensation Successful referral program The opportunity to work with one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Satisfaction of working for a reputable company A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation’s implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance. 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