Rate: Up to £600 per day – Outside IR35
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Test Manager to support a major AWS Cloud and Data Centre Migration programme for a leading organisation based in Manchester.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme, overseeing end-to-end testing activities across multiple workstreams and third‑party delivery partners during a large-scale cloud and infrastructure transformation.
You will play a key role in ensuring programme‑level test governance, delivery assurance, and stakeholder visibility across all phases of testing activity.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and deliver the overall test strategy and governance framework
* Manage testing across AWS cloud migration and data centre migration activities
* Provide programme‑level test delivery oversight across multiple workstreams
* Coordinate and oversee third‑party delivery partners and vendors
* Ensure quality assurance across functional, integration, infrastructure, regression, and UAT phases
* Provide oversight and assurance of 3rd party testing activities across the programme
* Drive defect management, risk mitigation, and reporting to senior stakeholders
* Work closely with programme, infrastructure, network, DevOps, and business teams
* Provide holistic management and coordination of testing activities delivered by Test Managers
* Maintain clear visibility and assurance across end‑to‑end testing activities
* Oversee task management and coordination of the Programme Test Team
You will engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, requiring strong communication, governance, and delivery management skills.
Qualifications and Experience
* Proven experience as a Test Manager within large‑scale transformation programmes
* Strong experience delivering testing within AWS cloud migration programmes
* Experience supporting data centre migration and infrastructure transformation initiatives
* Experience managing third‑party suppliers and offshore/onshore partners
* Strong stakeholder management and executive reporting experience
* Good technical understanding of cloud, infrastructure, and network environments
* Experience operating within Agile and hybrid delivery environments
* Strong analytical, governance, and risk management capabilities
* Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
* Exposure to automation testing strategies and tooling
* Experience within enterprise or regulated environments
* ISTQB certification or similar testing qualifications
* Experience working within complex banking or financial services environments
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