Test Manager – AWS Cloud & Data Centre Migration – Contract
Location: Manchester x3 days per week
Rate: Up to £600 per day – Outside IR35
Contract Length: 6 Months
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.
Essential Skills & 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
Desirable
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
Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Dean Sadler-Parkes at Harvey Nash for immediate consideration.