Test Manager

Job Title: SC Cleared Test Manager Location: Client sites, remote, or hybrid, depending on project need.

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

Contract Type: Contract Given the tight timelines and nature of the work, candidates will need to have active SC clearance.

About Us Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government.

We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers.

At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters.

Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you're valued from day one.

Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you'll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow.

We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation.

If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you.

Glassdoor score of 4.7 96% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend 100% CEO approval See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud: Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe Supporting the UK's national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport Role Summary We are seeking an experienced SC cleared Test Manager to lead and manage testing activities across a major programme.

This role will involve ownership of the test strategy and plan, providing leadership to Business Process Owners (BPOs), Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and End Users.

The successful candidate will be expected to take full ownership of the testing approach, ensuring it is fit for purpose, pragmatic, and adaptable to project needs.

Key Responsibilities Own and manage the test strategy and test plan , with the autonomy to refine and adjust as required.

Lead, coordinate, and support a testing team made up of BPOs, SMEs, and End Users.

Ensure testing covers functional, regression, and end-to-end business scenarios.

Enable the setup and effective use of RSAT (Regression Suite Automation Tool) to automate regression test runs following initial test execution.

Oversee and manage test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting through Azure DevOps .

Use Azure DevOps Boards/Sprints/Test Plans, RSAT, Task Recorder, and LCS effectively to manage testing lifecycle.

Work closely with programme stakeholders to align test activities with delivery milestones.

Provide assurance on test quality, risk coverage, and readiness for go-live.

Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience managing test teams in large-scale transformation or ERP programmes.

Strong track record of owning test strategy and planning , not just executing within a predefined framework.

Hands-on expertise with Azure DevOps for Boards, Sprints, Test Plans, RSAT, Task Recorder, and LCS.

Experience in enabling and running automation for regression testing using RSAT.

Exposure to Dynamics 365 Finance and familiarity with its core processes.

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide BPOs, SMEs, and End Users.

Ability to assess risks and proactively resolve test-related issues.

Other Information If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please contact Ryan Jordan or submit your application now! Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief.

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