Job Description
Test Manager - Must have Telco / Transport or Network Infrastructure experience
**DUE TO BACKGROUND CHECKS, I CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICANTS WITH 3 YEARS UK ADDRESS HISTORY WHICH IS MANDATORY**
Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid - 2 days a week in Milton Keynes
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: up to £80K plus benefits
Reporting To: Programme Manager / Head of Delivery
Role Overview
We’re hiring a seasoned Test Manager to lead the creation and assurance of a comprehensive Project Test Strategy. This strategy will be a key component of the tender pack used to onboard a delivery partner and must align with customer testing standards and protocols.
You’ll work closely with internal programme teams, third-party vendors, and delivery partners to ensure all testing activities meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and gain approval for the Project Test Strategy
* Ensure alignment with customer testing standards and the customers protocols
* Oversee quality assurance and witness testing of delivery partner outputs
* Collaborate with delivery partners to ensure compliance with testing methodologies
* Engage with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to coordinate testing activities
* Maintain rigorous documentation and reporting throughout the test lifecycle
Required Experience
* Proven experience in Test Programme Management
* Knowledge of telecoms within transport industry, especially:
o Network deployment and service migration
o Service transition planning
* Strong background in writing detailed test strategies for:
o FAT, SAT, SYS, SIT, PEN, PERF, OAT, UAT, Regression, Business Continuity, Early Life Support
* Extensive experience in Quality Assurance of third-party test deliverables
* Deep understanding of Test Methodologies and Processes
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Resilience under pressure and tight deadlines
* Strong customer-facing communication and stakeholder management skills
* Background in manual testing
Desirable Skills
* Experience in security testing within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments
* Familiarity with CHECK testing vendors
Personal Attributes
* Self-starter with a proactive approach
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
* Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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