Test Manager

Test Manager at Certain Advantage (contract, hybrid, Portsmouth area). The role is for a Test Manager who is results‑oriented and ready to make an impact. You will be part of a small, experienced, and collaborative team.

We’re working with a manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector, designing, manufacturing, and delivering industry‑leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division.

• Verify and validate deliverables to standards defined in the BMS.
• Manage the production of test and verification strategies/plans that minimise risk by confirming the validity of the technical solution as early and cost‑effectively as possible.
• Advise in the creation and use of the System Reference Model or other test environments.
• Be accountable for a Verification Cross Reference Index of test and verification status.
• Be accountable for the defect management process concerning T&V.
• Ensure end‑to‑end testing complies with the project requirement.

• Educated to degree level in a science or engineering‑based subject.
• Formal qualification in testing – Advanced Manager level of ISTQB in Software Testing.
• Formal qualification in project management – e.g., Prince 2 Practitioner.
• Formal training in project planning tools.
• Experience in the Satellite Communications domain.

• Hourly rate of circa £60 per hour via Umbrella company.
• Flexible working.
• Training and development.

Apply today.