Test Manager

Grant Thornton UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion, and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

The Grant Thornton Digital Audit Team provides best-in-class digital products, services, and skills to enable the auditors of the future to set the industry benchmark for professional services firms, leveraging digital, data, and technology opportunities to be the number one practice for audit quality, client service, and operational excellence.

The Test Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the testing activities within the organization. This role involves defining the testing strategy, creating test plans, assigning tasks to team members, and monitoring the progress of testing activities. The Test Manager will work closely with Development Managers, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.

A look into the role

As a Test Manager you will:

1. Develop and implement test strategies, governance, plans, and procedures to ensure high-quality software delivery.
2. Coordinate and manage all testing activities, including functional, non-functional, and regression testing.
3. Lead a team of Test Analysts and Manual Testers, providing guidance and support.
4. Collaborate with the Development Team and Product Owners to coordinate the delivery of products.
5. Work with Technical Support Managers to ensure proper delivery of test results and analyze production failures for process improvements.
6. Produce and maintain technical documentation related to testing activities.
7. Ensure alignment of testing activities with other lifecycle activities, such as requirements analysis, design, and implementation.
8. Participate in daily progress meetings, presenting test improvements and developments.
9. Manage test tools development and configuration management activities.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Test Manager, the minimum criteria is that you are an experienced tester ready to move from being an individual contributor to supporting teams or will already have experience leading testing teams to ensure quality across the development or product lifecycle. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

1. Knowledge of Azure DevOps (or equivalent) and quality assurance methodologies.
2. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
3. ISTQB certification is a plus.
4. Strong understanding of test management processes, design techniques, and best practices.
5. Experience in test planning, test analysis, test design, and test implementation.
6. Familiarity with test automation tools and methodologies.
7. Excellent communication and leadership skills.
8. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
9. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realize their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious, and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people, and themselves. It’s how it should be.