Test Manager

Fully Remote (UK-based, with occasional office visits) 24-Month Fixed Term Contract £49,000 - £58,000 + fantastic pension

We are looking for an experienced Transformation Test Manager to take ownership of end-to-end testing across a large-scale digital transformation programme. This role is critical in ensuring that well-tested, high-quality solutions are delivered with confidence, enabling users to see real, positive change from new systems and platforms.

You will own the test management lifecycle across multiple enterprise applications, leading the testing strategy from planning through to go-live and transition into BAU. This includes coordinating testing for SaaS implementations, system integrations, data migrations, regression testing, and platform upgrades.

You will be responsible for defining and embedding test management best practice across the organisation, balancing agile and waterfall delivery approaches. You will work closely with application teams, data teams, product owners, and senior stakeholders, providing clear visibility of quality, risk, and readiness through meaningful QA metrics and reporting.

This role also involves developing internal test capability, coordinating third-party testing partners, and shaping a pragmatic approach to test automation, particularly for regression and integrations using open-source tools.

• Own and lead the end-to-end testing strategy across multiple transformation initiatives

• Define and embed test management processes, policies, and standards across the delivery lifecycle

• Plan and manage the test calendar, coordinating activity across systems and delivery streams

• Oversee testing across SaaS platforms, integrations, data, and environments from test through to production

• Measure, monitor, and report QA metrics, progress, risks, and dependencies to senior stakeholders

• Manage and motivate internal and external test resources, providing guidance and development where needed

• Coordinate third-party testing partners, particularly for integration testing

• Ensure a robust approach to E2E testing, regression testing, and automation as solutions move into BAU

• Contribute to readiness reviews, milestone reviews, and go/no-go decisions

• Work closely with project and delivery managers to align test plans, scope, and timelines

• Operate as a key escalation point for quality and testing-related risks and issues

Essential:

• Significant experience in IT and/or data delivery environments

• Proven experience in a Test Manager or Test Lead role on complex software implementation programmes

• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle

• Experience delivering testing within both agile and waterfall delivery models

• Confidence owning E2E testing and reporting quality metrics to senior stakeholders

Desirable:

• Experience supporting enterprise platforms such as ERP, CRM, or HCM systems

• Experience in SaaS-based environments and system integrations

• Understanding of cloud-based data and application architectures

• Exposure to test automation strategies, particularly using open-source tools

• Experience working with third-party testing suppliers

Reasonable Adjustments:

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