Test Manager | Outside | Remote
We are working on a major public sector programme, seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead testing across a high-profile geospatial service as it progresses through private and public beta phases. This is a critical role in a complex, data-heavy environment, requiring strong leadership, coordination across multiple teams, and ownership of the full test lifecycle.
The Role
You will own the end-to-end test strategy and delivery for a multi-platform geospatial service, ensuring readiness for both private and public beta. Working across the department and it's ALBs, you'll lead testing activity, manage a small team, and coordinate multiple delivery partners to ensure high-quality outputs in a data-centric environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Own and deliver the test strategy across private and public beta phases
* Define test scope, environments, data, governance, and reporting
* Coordinate functional, integration, E2E, UAT, operational readiness, and non-functional testing
* Set clear entry/exit criteria aligned to programme and department standards
* Manage defect triage, prioritisation, and resolution across teams
* Coordinate testing across multiple platforms, teams, and partners
* Support service acceptance and live readiness criteria
* Ensure testing covers the full service including operating model, onboarding, and training
* Engage with third-party test providers (e.g. Pen Testing specialists)
* Lead and mentor a small team of testers
Essential
* Proven experience as a Test Manager within complex, multi-team delivery environments
* Strong experience defining and delivering end-to-end test strategies
* Experience across functional, integration, E2E, UAT, operational readiness, and non-functional testing
* Strong background in test environments, data management, and defect tracking
* Experience producing test reporting for governance and senior stakeholders
* Agile / Scrum delivery experience
* Hands‑on experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, and test management tools
* Experience with API testing, accessibility testing, and modern test tooling
* Experience leading or mentoring testers
Desirable
* Experience working within government or regulated environments
* Familiarity with geospatial platforms at scale
The Details
* Contract: 6 months + extensions
* IR35: Outside IR35
* Rate: £#removed#p/d
* Location: Remote
* Start Date: 1st April
If you're an experienced Test Manager with strong geospatial and data‑platform experience, and you're available for an April start, get in touch to discuss further.
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