Test Manager

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

Job summary

A leading utility provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Test Manager for a remote contract focusing on the full testing lifecycle. You will lead testing strategies, manage teams, and ensure effective defect tracking and resolution. Ideal candidates will have strong hands-on experience with Maximo EAM and proven experience in managing IT project testing activities. This role offers a competitive day rate with flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to contribute to sustainable services.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience managing remote teams and contractors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the test strategy and approach across projects.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of test analysts.
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and developers.

Skills

Test management

IBM Maximo EAM

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Test automation

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