Test Manager

The Test Manager will act as the central point of contact for all testing activity across multiple projects. This role is responsible for leading the full testing lifecycle, ensuring quality standards are met, and coordinating resources, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver successful releases. The Test Manager will collaborate closely with Project Managers, Development and Test Teams, and external suppliers to plan, execute, and control all testing phases.

Test Planning & Strategy

Serve as the primary contact for testing across a portfolio of projects.
Work collaboratively with Project Managers to understand delivery timelines and define test requirements.
Review and incorporate Lessons Learned into future test approaches.
Define testing checkpoints, quality gates, and facilitate associated governance meetings.
Provide refined test estimates in support of overall project planning.
Produce detailed test schedules and execution plans.

Test Documentation & Governance

Create Release Test documentation, ensuring all deliverables are fully approved by stakeholders.
Define test environment and data requirements, securing necessary resources, data refreshes, and access.
Manage acceptance of change into test environments, ensuring robust version control.

Test Delivery & Execution

Lead and coordinate all stages of the testing lifecycle, including planning, control, preparation, execution, and closure.
Work with internal project teams and external suppliers to manage interdependencies across releases.
Oversee the execution of test activities, ensuring compliance to defined processes and quality standards.

Resource & Supplier Management

Manage test resources (internal teams and supplier-provided testers) throughout the test phases.
Work alongside the Project Manager to onboard test resources and ensure readiness to deliver.

Reporting & Metrics

Provide accurate reporting on test progress, risks, and issues.
Deliver defect and progress metrics in line with project expectations.
Track and escalate test-related blockers or quality concerns as required