Test Manager

Test Manager

£80 - £87 per hour Outside IR35

Hybrid working - Crewe.

Contract running until 31/12/2025 with high potential to extend

The Test Manager will oversee and coordinate testing activities across multiple workstreams, ensuring robust test planning, assurance, and governance. This position is pivotal in delivering a structured approach to testing within the programme, maintaining high standards of quality, and meeting business objectives effectively.

• - Define and manage comprehensive Test Plans for multiple workstreams, aligning with overall programme goals.
• - Develop a Test Strategy encompassing functional, non-functional, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing.
• - Identify test objectives, scope, resources, schedules, and risk management approaches.
• - Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure test requirements are well-documented, prioritized, and understood.

• - Establish and enforce Test Governance Frameworks to ensure consistency and alignment across workstreams.
• - Provide oversight and assurance of testing activities, ensuring adherence to established methodologies, standards, and KPIs.
• - Monitor and report on test progress, quality metrics, and defect trends to the programme leadership.
• - Conduct quality gates, test audits, and reviews to ensure deliverables meet required standards.

• - Coordinate testing efforts across multiple teams and workstreams, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• - Liaise with Programme Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, and Quality Assurance teams to resolve testing dependencies and conflicts.
• - Facilitate communication between stakeholders to provide transparency and clarity on test-related matters.

• - Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to testing activities and quality outcomes.
• - Develop contingency plans for critical testing issues, escalating as necessary to ensure timely resolution.

• Test Management Expertise: Proficient in creating and managing large-scale test plans and strategies.
• Leadership and Communication: Strong ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and convey complex information clearly.
• Analytical Thinking: Aptitude for identifying risks, analyzing test data, and making informed decisions.
• Methodologies and Tools:
• - Deep knowledge of testing methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• - Proficient in test management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM, Zephyr) and automation frameworks.
• Programme-Level Perspective: Ability to align test efforts with the overarching goals of a multi-workstream programme.

• - Proven experience in a Test Manager role within a complex, multi-workstream programme.
• - Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and quality assurance best practices.
• - ISTQB Advanced Test Manager certification or equivalent is preferred.
• - Experience in managing diverse teams and delivering results in a high-pressure environment.

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