Test Manager

Clearwater People Solutions; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearwater People Solutions is recruiting a Test Manager to lead test strategy, build capability and drive excellence in testing, QA and delivery confidence. You will define standards and provide assurance across business, operational, security and regulatory requirements.

This hybrid role requires 2 days onsite per week in the office, collaborating with internal teams and third-party partners to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading testing teams and QA practices.
• Experience planning and assuring testing across complex technology changes.
• Ability to work with third-party partners and review supplier testing deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Bank Technology System Testing function
• Define and embed testing standards, methodologies and quality assurance practices
• Provide independent assurance that solutions meet business, operational, security and regulatory requirements
• Review and assure third-party supplier testing deliverables, evidence and quality outcomes
• Oversee testing activities across complex integrations, data migrations and technology change initiatives
• Provide delivery readiness assessments and quality recommendations to project and governance forums
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and the adoption of AI-enabled testing capabilities

Skills

Test leadership

Quality assurance

Stakeholder management

Automation testing

AI-enabled testing

Job description

Our client is currently recruiting for a Test Manager to join their growing team. As Test Manager, you will be responsible for setting and shaping the test strategies, building capability and driving excellence in testing, quality assurance and delivery confidence.

This is a hybrid role working 2 days onsite in the office per week.

Key Responsibilities for the Test Manager

• Lead, coach and develop the Bank Technology System Testing function
• Define and embed testing standards, methodologies and quality assurance practices
• Provide independent assurance that solutions meet business, operational, security and regulatory requirements
• Review and assure third-party supplier testing deliverables, evidence and quality outcomes
• Oversee testing activities across complex integrations, data migrations and technology change initiatives
• Provide delivery readiness assessments and quality recommendations to project and governance forums
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and the adoption of AI-enabled testing capabilities

Key Experience for the Test Manager

• Experience leading, coaching or developing testing teams and quality assurance practices
• Strong experience planning, managing and assuring testing activities across complex technology change initiatives
• Experience of working with 3rd party partners, ensuring assurance across deliverables
• Confidence reviewing and challenging third-party supplier testing deliverables, quality evidence and testing outcomes
• Experience of integration, data migration and end-to-end testing within complex technology environments
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, delivery teams and external partners
• Strong understanding of testing governance, traceability, risk management and quality assurance principles
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences
• A proactive, quality-focused and continuous improvement mindset, with a passion for delivering successful customer and business outcomes