Test Manager

Our client is looking for an experienced Test Manager to lead quality assurance across a broad and complex IT environment. You will oversee the full testing lifecycle for applications, infrastructure, and data platforms, working with internal teams and external delivery partners to ensure high-quality project delivery.

• Develop and maintain test strategies and plans across multiple IT projects.
• Lead and support a team of test analysts, providing direction and guidance.
• Promote continuous improvement and expand the use of automated testing.
• Manage test preparation, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Put in place test governance processes and ensure quality standards are met.
• Coordinate with third‑party suppliers to align testing approaches.
• Oversee test environments and test data requirements.
• Track test metrics and KPIs to monitor quality and release readiness.
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Act as the main escalation point for testing‑related challenges.
• Ensure compliance with organisational and industry best practices.

• Degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years in software testing, including 3+ years in a Test Manager role.
• Experience working across complex IT environments (applications, infrastructure, data platforms).
• Knowledge of functional and non‑functional testing (performance, security, DR, etc.).
• Comfortable working with multiple vendors and delivery partners.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project methods.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JMeter, Postman) and CI/CD processes.
• Skilled in stakeholder communication and relationship management.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience managing teams under pressure.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across different projects.
• Confident using test and defect management tools (e.g., Jira, Zephyr, Test Rail, ALM).
• Experience in transport, travel, or logistics is an advantage (not essential).

The role comes with a competitive salary, and a very generous pension package.