Lead Test Manager – Digital Engineering & PLM QA

Sanderson Government & Defence; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking a Test Manager to lead a small team of test analysts and testers. You will oversee the verification testing phase, define the test plan, coordinate scripts, and manage test setup, execution, and risk monitoring within a Digital Engineering environment.

The role requires coordination with project teams, business representatives, developers, and vendors to ensure quality assurance throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience leading test activities and managing a small team.
• Ability to define and implement test plans and test strategies.
• Proven track record in coordinating test scripts, setup and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a test analyst and tester team for the verification testing phase.
• Oversee end-to-end test activities to ensure quality and business requirements.
• Coordinate writing of test scripts, test setup, and execution; monitor defects and risks.
• Provide regular status reports to project stakeholders and collaborate with vendors.

Skills

Test management

Team leadership

QA planning

Stakeholder reporting

Tools

Siemens Team Centre

DOORS NG

CAMEO

Medini

Job description

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking a Test Manager to lead a small team of test analysts and testers. You will oversee the verification testing phase, define the test plan, coordinate scripts, and manage test setup, execution, and risk monitoring within a Digital Engineering environment.

The role requires coordination with project teams, business representatives, developers, and vendors to ensure quality assurance throughout the delivery lifecycle.