Location: Wokingham Job Type: Contract Industry: Digital Workspace Job reference: BBBH441269_1781186474 Posted: 7 minutes ago
Role Title: Test Manager - Infrastructure and Networks
Location: Wokingham & Warwick - Hybrid - 50/50
Duration: 27/11/2026 (4 months contract + possible extension)
Rate: £500-550 - Umbrella only
Active SC clearance is required
Test Managers with strong capability in leading testing activities across large-scale Infrastructure and Network environments. The ideal candidates will bring deep understanding of infrastructure technologies, test planning, execution oversight, and quality assurance within complex delivery programmes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead end‑to‑end test strategy, planning, execution, and reporting across infrastructure and network projects.
2. Coordinate and manage all testing phases, ensuring alignment with programme timelines and quality gates.
3. Oversee testing of network components, infrastructure builds, migrations, configurations, and integrations.
4. Identify risks, issues, and dependencies related to test activities and drive mitigation plans.
5. Work closely with engineering, architecture, operations, and delivery teams to ensure readiness and high-quality outcomes.
6. Manage defect triage and resolution processes, ensuring timely closure.
7. Ensure test artefacts meet required standards and are fully documented.
Required Experience
8. Proven experience as a Test Manager in large, complex IT environments.
9. Strong background in Infrastructure and/or Network Testing (e.g., servers, networks, cloud, data centres, security appliances).
10. Demonstrable ability to lead multi-phase and multi-team test cycles.
11. Familiarity with test governance, reporting, and quality assurance frameworks.
12. Experience working in fast-paced programme environments with multiple stakeholders.
Additional Advantageous Skills
13. Knowledge of service introduction and operational readiness testing.
14. Experience with enterprise change management and release processes.
15. Understanding of cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments.
All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!