Test Manager

Areti Group | B Corp; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading utility provider is seeking an experienced Test Manager to ensure high-quality delivery of IT systems on a remote contract basis. Responsibilities include defining test strategies, managing test teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to address defects efficiently. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in test management, particularly with IBM Maximo EAM and strong knowledge of testing methodologies. This role offers a competitive day rate and requires UK-based residency with monthly travel.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Test Manager or Lead in IT projects within the utilities sector.
• Strong hands-on experience with IBM Maximo EAM or similar asset management systems.
• Demonstrable experience in managing end-to-end testing activities across complex IT landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the test strategy and approach across projects.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of test analysts.
• Develop, review, and maintain test plans, test scripts, and test cases.

Skills

Test management

Stakeholder management

IBM Maximo EAM

Testing methodologies

Remote team management

Agile methodologies

Tools

HP ALM

Jira

Selenium

Job description

Title : Test Manager – Remote Contract (Outside IR35)

Location : Remote (UK-based) – Monthly Travel

Contract Type : Contract (Outside IR35)

Industry : Utilities

About the Company :

Our client is a leading utility provider committed to delivering reliable and sustainable services. They are currently seeking an experienced Test Manager to join their team on a remote contract basis, ensuring high-quality delivery of IT systems, with a focus on Maximo EAM solutions.

Role Purpose :

The Test Manager will take ownership of the full testing lifecycle, ensuring that all IT systems, enhancements, and integrations are delivered to a high standard. You will lead testing strategies, manage test teams, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure defects are identified, tracked, and resolved efficiently.

Key Responsibilities :

• Define and implement the test strategy and approach across projects, with a focus on Maximo and other utilities-related systems.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of test analysts, coordinating workloads and prioritising testing activities.
• Develop, review, and maintain test plans, test scripts, and test cases to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Manage UAT, system integration, regression, and performance testing activities.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to ensure testing aligns with business requirements.
• Monitor, report, and escalate testing risks, issues, and defects.
• Implement and enforce best practice testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).
• Ensure test environments and data are properly managed and compliant with governance and security standards.
• Promote continuous improvement of test processes and automation where appropriate.

Essential Skills and Experience :

• Proven experience as a Test Manager or Lead in IT projects, ideally within the utilities sector.
• Strong hands-on experience with IBM Maximo EAM or similar asset management systems.
• Demonstrable experience in managing end-to-end testing activities across complex IT landscapes.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks (e.g., HP ALM, Jira, Selenium).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing remote teams and contractors effectively.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results within tight deadlines.

Desirable :

• Experience with agile delivery environments.
• Knowledge of other enterprise IT systems integration in utilities (SCADA, GIS, ERP).
• Experience in test automation and continuous integration frameworks.

Contract Details :

• Remote (UK-based)
• Fixed-term contract, outside IR35
• Competitive day rate