Test Manager

Job Location:
Leeds or London, United Kingdom

3 Days Travel to Leeds Or London Office - MANDATORY!

SC Eligibility - Good To Have!

Test manager is responsible for typical test management activities across digital applications and cloud-based solutions. Candidate must have relevant experience of 12 to 15 Years. The role focuses on defining and driving functional test strategy, ensuring high-quality delivery for ESG-related initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet programme objectives.

• Lead end-to-end test management for the ESG programme, covering planning, design, execution, and closure of testing activities.
• Define, implement, and maintain the functional test strategy for ESG-related digital applications and cloud engineering solutions.
• Coordinate and manage test cycles, including system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing for ESG programme releases.
• Oversee creation and review of test plans, test cases, and test scenarios aligned with ESG programme requirements and quality standards.
• Monitor test progress, track defects, and ensure timely resolution in collaboration with development, business, and operations teams.
• Manage test scope, schedules, and resources, ensuring alignment with overall ESG programme timelines and milestones.
• Establish and enforce quality engineering practices, standards, and metrics for functional testing within the ESG programme.
• Provide clear test status reporting, risk identification, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and programme leadership.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and ESG subject matter experts to validate requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Drive continuous improvement in test processes, tools, and automation opportunities for ESG-related applications.
• Ensure test environments and test data are adequately prepared, maintained, and aligned with ESG programme needs.
• Support go-live readiness by validating test outcomes, sign-offs, and quality gates for ESG programme releases.

• Strong understanding of ESG concepts and ability to translate programme objectives into testable requirements.
• Proven experience in managing testing for complex, multi-stakeholder digital and cloud-based programmes.
• Ability to work effectively with distributed teams and multiple vendors in a large programme environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present test status and risks clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on quality, reliability, and risk-based testing approaches.
• Adaptability to evolving ESG regulations, standards, and organisational priorities.

• Extensive experience as a Test Manager, preferable on large-scale or ESG-related programmes.
• Strong background in Quality Engineering – Functional Testing – Test Strategy (Functional).
• Hands-on experience in digital application testing and cloud engineering environments.
• Proficiency in test management tools, defect tracking systems, and reporting dashboards.
• Experience defining and executing functional test strategies for complex enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with agile and hybrid delivery methodologies and their testing practices.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, information technology, or related field.
• Professional certifications in testing or quality engineering (e.g., ISTQB) are desirable.