QA Manager

Oliver James; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Manchester is seeking a QA Manager to define and implement QA strategies aligned with business goals and IT frameworks. The role includes acting as a Test Lead on a major transformation programme and managing resources for high-quality outcomes. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years in QA, with at least 2 in leadership roles, and a strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Quality Assurance.
• At least 2 years in a QA leadership role.
• Experience in managing QA across large-scale transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the overall QA strategy and structure.
• Act as a Test Lead on a major transformation programme.
• Manage resources to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Agile methodologies

Waterfall delivery models

Job description

Overview

In this role, you'll be responsible for defining and implementing the overall QA strategy, structure, and processes — ensuring they align with both business goals and IT delivery frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, etc.). You will also act as a Test Lead on a major transformation programme, owning the test strategy and managing resources to ensure high-quality outcomes.

I'm working with a leading insurance firm that is currently looking to hire a QA Manager to lead and evolve QA practices across IT and project teams.

Responsibilities

(Note: The original description emphasizes defining and implementing QA strategy, aligning with delivery frameworks, acting as Test Lead, and managing resources to ensure quality.)

Key Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Quality Assurance
• At least 2 years in a QA leadership role
• Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall delivery models
• Experience in managing QA across large-scale transformation projects

If you\'re interested in finding out more, feel free to reach out.

Many thanks,

Oliver