Position Overview: As a Test Manager, you will oversee the testing lifecycle of our diamond trading systems, ensuring the highest quality standards are met. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective testing strategies, lead testing efforts, and drive continuous improvement in our testing processes. Responsibilities: Test Strategy and Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and requirements. Collaborate with project stakeholders to define testing scope, objectives, and success criteria. Test Leadership: Lead a team of skilled QA engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Manage and prioritize testing activities, ensuring resources are allocated effectively. Test Design and Execution: Create detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on functional and technical specifications. Oversee the execution of testing activities, including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing. Defect Management: Establish and maintain a streamlined defect management process, tracking defects from identification to resolution and closure. Collaborate closely with development and business teams to facilitate timely defect resolution. Test Automation: Drive the implementation of test automation frameworks and tools to enhance testing efficiency and coverage. Identify opportunities for test automation and work to automate repetitive test cases. Test Documentation: Ensure thorough and accurate documentation of testing processes, results, and artifacts. Generate comprehensive test reports and present findings to stakeholders. Continuous Improvement: Continuously assess and improve testing methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance overall testing effectiveness. Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience as a Test Manager or QA Lead in a manufacturing or related industry. Solid understanding of diamond trading, manufacturing, or luxury goods business processes. Proficiency in test management tools and methodologies. Experience in leading and managing QA teams, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience with test automation tools and frameworks is a plus. ISTQB or similar certification is preferred. Location: London, United Kingdom