Smart Ticketing Test Manager - Rail

TXM Recruit; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in railway solutions is seeking a Smart Ticketing Test Manager to oversee a significant Smart Ticket project in Birmingham. This role requires an experienced test lead with ITSO smartcard expertise to ensure successful integration and testing phases. The position allows for flexible working hours, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in delivering essential services within a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience creating test strategies for rail fare system changes and ITSO enabled ticketing devices.
• Extensive ITSO smartcard rail testing experience required.
• Ability to develop and execute a detailed test plan.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the testing and integration of the Smart Ticket project.
• Manage configuration of existing and new rail platform validators and ticket machines.
• Provide guidance and support during the testing phase.

Skills

Test strategy creation

ITSO smartcard rail testing

Project management

Configuration management

Job description

Are you an expert in Smart Ticketing Systems?

If so, TXM Recruit are working in partnership with a high-prraofile railway client who are looking for a Smart Ticketing Test Manager to join their team located in Birmingham to oversee the testing and integration of a Smart Ticket project on a contract basis.

We are seeking an experienced smart ticketing expert to help deliver the testing phase of an ITSO offering across a rail network, this will introduce a Pay as You GO (PAYG) tap-in/tap-out capability to many stations.

The successful applicant will be key in managing configuration of existing, and/or the deployment of new rail platform validators (PVALs), Automatic Ticket Gates (ATGs), Revenue Inspection Devices (RIDs), Delay Repay functionality and Ticket Office Machines (TOMs)/Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs)/Ticket Issuing Systems (TISs).

Key Requirements:

• Creating Test strategies for rail fare system changes
• Creating Test strategies for ITSO enabled ticketing devices
• Develop a detailed test plan in conjunction with the PAYG Programme Manager
• Execute the Test strategy and plan, providing guidance and support to the team responsible for completing the actual testing.

We require a Test Lead Subject Matter expertise with extensive ITSO smartcard rail testing experience to join the team and develop and execute appropriate testing to support the above.

Main Details:
Job Title: Smart Ticketing Test Manager - Rail
Pay Rate: Negotiable
Contract: 8 Months running until March 2026
Hours of Work: Flexible 2 or more days per week
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (occasional travel to London)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, friendly, and fast paced team, delivering essential services.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.
If you want to register your interest and apply, please contact me on the below or apply online:
Miren Chauhan
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