Overview
We are seeking a skilled SC Test Manager for a fully remote contract position, focusing on a high-profile Central Government portfolio within a complex multi-vendor environment. The successful candidate will lead testing strategy, planning, governance, and delivery, ensuring quality objectives are met throughout the software development lifecycle while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead all test management activities across a dedicated project portfolio.
- Develop and maintain test strategies, test plans, and testing schedules.
- Manage end-to-end testing activities including functional, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance testing.
- Coordinate testing activities across multiple suppliers and delivery teams within a complex delivery landscape.
- Drive automation adoption and ensure test coverage is maximised through automated solutions.
- Oversee API and integration testing activities.
- Monitor quality metrics and provide regular reporting to programme stakeholders.
- Manage testing risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
Requirements
- Proven experience operating as a Test Manager within large-scale transformation or digital programmes.
- Active SC Clearance.
- Extensive experience working within Central Government or wider Public Sector environments.
- Strong experience managing testing activities across complex multi-vendor environments.
- Hands-on experience with Test Automation Frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of Playwright for automated testing.
- Experience managing and delivering API testing activities.
- Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and agile testing practices.