Job Description
Test Manager
* Contract Duration: 6 months
* Location: Warrington (3 days a week on-site)
* Job Type: Contract, inside IR35
Reed Professional Services is seeking an experienced Test Manager to join a dynamic team supporting several active programmes with our client. This role involves hands-on testing and assuring the quality of testing carried out by a Service Integrator (SI). The successful candidate will be fully embedded within the team, taking ownership of test planning, governance, and assurance.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Develop and execute end-to-end test plans across multiple programmes.
* Hold the Service Integrator accountable for test deliverables, quality, and timelines.
* Provide independent test assurance and ensure testing protections are in place on both sides.
* Support and guide testing activities across data migration, configuration, and implementation workstreams.
* Oversee testing related to infrastructure, cloud, and application modernisation changes.
* Conduct hands-on testing where required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Strong background as a Test Manager within large, complex programme environments.
* Proven ability to manage and challenge Service Integrators.
* Experience in:
o Data migration
o Configuration & implementation
o Azure cloud migration
o Infrastructure projects
o SharePoint (modern/cloud) modernisation
o Legacy application modernisation
o DevOps and test automation practices
* Ability to provide both delivery and assurance of testing activities.
* A collaborative team-player who can integrate quickly.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work in a complex organisation
* Exposure to complex and challenging projects.
To apply for this Test Manager position, please submit your CV and a member of the Reed Professional Services Talent Team will be in touch.