Test Manager, Telecom Infrastructure Transformation

Enterprise IT Resources; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise IT Resources is seeking a Test Manager to lead end-to-end testing for a major telecommunications infrastructure program. You will define and execute testing strategy, lead a team of test engineers and coordinate with vendors and stakeholders.

You will drive governance, UAT, defect management, and provide data-driven insights to senior leadership, while ensuring quality across the program lifecycle in a large enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in information technology
• 3–5+ years leading testing functions on large-scale infrastructure or telecommunications programs
• Proven experience managing complex test environments
• Experience developing and executing enterprise-wide testing strategies
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, governance and QA practices
• Demonstrated experience managing vendors and cross-functional stakeholder groups
• Experience coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities
• Strong analytical and reporting capability

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall test strategy, test plans and testing frameworks
• Lead the planning, development and execution of test cases across multiple testing phases
• Establish, manage and oversee test environments and test infrastructure
• Lead daily stand-ups and coordinate activities across testing teams and engineers
• Manage defects, risks and issues, ensuring timely escalation where required
• Analyse business and functional requirements to determine testing needs and coverage
• Develop and maintain RTM and VTM documentation
• Coordinate and manage UAT activities with business stakeholders
• Work closely with vendors, service providers and internal teams to ensure testing objectives are achieved
• Provide testing metrics, reporting and data-driven insights to support decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and testing best practices
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering high performance and capability growth
• Contribute to strategic planning, governance and ICT delivery objectives

Skills

Test strategy

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

UAT coordination

Defect management

Data-driven reporting

Vendor management

Test governance

ALM familiarity

Test automation understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering

Tools

ALM tools

Test automation tools

RTM/VTM documentation

Job description

Enterprise IT Resources is seeking a Test Manager to lead end-to-end testing for a major telecommunications infrastructure program. You will define and execute testing strategy, lead a team of test engineers and coordinate with vendors and stakeholders.

You will drive governance, UAT, defect management, and provide data-driven insights to senior leadership, while ensuring quality across the program lifecycle in a large enterprise environment.