We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.
Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.
Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.
Job Title: Applications & Test Manager
Location: Manchester
Contract Type: Permanent
The Role:
Are you an experienced Applications & Test Manager ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced, transformational environment? Join our dynamic team at PZ Cussons, where you'll play a pivotal role in managing and optimising our global application landscape.
At PZ Cussons, our applications underpin critical operations across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. They span SAP ERP and other Enterprise apps, to more localised and specific systems. As our Applications Analyst & Test Lead, you’ll bridge project delivery and ongoing support—owning the full lifecycle of applications, from onboarding and integration to upgrades and decommissioning, while leading test management for SAP and other enterprise systems. You’ll define and drive our testing standards, coordinate user acceptance testing, and collaborate across business and IT teams to ensure every change delivers value safely and efficiently.
This is an exciting opportunity to join PZ Cussons as we simplify and strengthen our technology landscape. If you’re a proactive and driven individual with a passion for quality, and the ability to thrive in a lean, global organisation—we’d love to hear from you!
Accountabilities:
Applications Management
Provide day-to-day support for applications, including troubleshooting, coordination with vendors, and service reviews.
Maintain the global applications catalogue, including tracking of licenses, certificates, renewals, and dependencies.
Support the design and governance of application lifecycles, including upgrades, changes, and decommissioning.
Support shaping business requirements for new applications or changes.
Facilitate onboarding and integration of new applications, ensuring compliance with global standards.
Test Management
Lead end-to-end testing activities for SAP and integrated applications across projects and major change initiatives.
Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans, cases, and scripts based on business requirements.
Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with stakeholders and provide Master Test Plans, status updates, and progress reports.
Own and refine methodologies, processes, and templates for test management.
Manage defect resolution throughout the testing lifecycle.
Ensure quality assurance standards are applied consistently
Support the design and governance of application lifecycles, including upgrades, changes, and decommissioning.
Support shaping business requirements for new applications or changes.
Facilitate onboarding and integration of new applications, ensuring compliance with global standards.
Maintain documentation and support the change management processes.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
Degree or diploma in IT, Business, or related field.
Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, support, and governance.
Strong vendor and stakeholder management in a global, matrixed organisation.
Broad knowledge of application architecture and methodologies.
Some experience with ERP testing and integrated landscapes.
Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile/Waterfall).
Experience with test automation and test management tools.
If you want to join a business in transformation with exciting growth plans and the opportunity to work flexibly and finish at 1pm every Friday, apply to work for us today.
Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying
Equal Opportunities:
At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers.
If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.
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What We Do
Want to be part of the success story of some of the world’s leading household brands? Join us and you could be helping to enhance the lives of consumers around the world with extraordinary products.
Talent, imagination and drive will take you places at PZ Cussons. Join our global family to see what’s possible. We believe work should be fulfilling and talent should be recognised, so if you have positive attitude, aptitude and ambition, there’s no end to the opportunities available. You’ll work on the best brands, in interesting markets and with great people who truly excel in their field.
We have teams based in London, Manchester and Salford in the UK, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia and New York!
Our brands include Carex, Charles Worthington, Cussons Baby, Fudge haircare range, Imperial Leather, Original Source, Rafferty’s Garden, Sanctuary Spa, St. Tropez, and many more… and you could be part of it…
