Test Manager

Working as part of small project team designing and delivering a new, high security capability supporting an exciting programme in Defence. In this fast-paced environment you will play a critical part in the design and delivery of this capability.

You will need experience as a Test Manager within the Defence environment.

• Be the project Test Manager and Test Lead, providing expert guidance on all aspects of test management and test delivery throughout the design, build, and deployment phases, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Develop, own and maintain test plans to deliver appropriate testing.
• Produce test report documentation, test metrics, feedback etc.
• Lead and direct a small group of test engineers as necessary.
• Develop lead and support the development of test scripts and test evidence in support of UAT, performance, availability, security, functional & non-functional testing.
• Work within a wider project delivery team, engaging in workshops to support test coherence across the project.
• Support and engage with project governance and project management requirements.

• Proven experience in testing solutions in Defence.
• Experience in manual testing in waterfall and Agile projects.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and engage with stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.

Our client is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Their working environment is friendly, innovative and inclusive.  They can accommodate flexible working arrangements and support a diverse work-force and those with additional needs.

Please note that the client has determined that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and therefore this contract will be run through an Umbrella Company. Income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary.

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