Test Manager

Tarmac Trading Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Tarmac as a Test Manager in a dynamic team committed to quality and innovation. You will define testing strategies and oversee testing across transformation programs and technology portfolios. This role demands strong leadership and a collaborative spirit to enhance our testing processes, ensuring quality and compliance throughout our projects. In addition to a competitive salary, enjoy flexible working, excellent benefits, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to discounts on retailers

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing test activity across large-scale transformation programmes.
• Hands-on experience with testing tools and modern QA methodologies.
• Detailed understanding of acceptance criteria and collaboration with business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing a robust testing strategy.
• Leading the testing approach and operating model for Tarmac.
• Ensuring testing processes meet regulatory and compliance requirements.

Skills

Test planning

Coordination

Execution

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Testing tools

Job description

Shape the future of testing at Tarmac. Lead with purpose, deliver with precision.

We're on the lookout for a Test Manager to join our dynamic Transformation and Technology team.If you're an experienced professional with a passion for quality, collaboration, and driving change, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

About the role

As our Test Manager, you'll be responsible for defining and overseeing the end-to-end testing strategy across both our transformation programmes and technology portfolio.From managing teams and environments to improving tools and processes, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the quality and success of our testing function.

You'll be a key figure within the Programme Delivery team - building strong relationships with stakeholders, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and championing a best-in-class approach to quality assurance.

What you'll be doing

• Designing and implementing a robust testing strategy aligned with our transformation and technology goals
• Leading the testing approach and operating model for Tarmac, including internal and third-party capabilities
• Ensuring testing processes meet all regulatory and compliance requirements
• Coordinating test plans across all project phases, ensuring alignment with regression testing in live environments
• Managing and optimising test environments across transformation and BAU activities
• Continuously improving testing tools, methodologies and performance metrics
• Selecting and owning test management tools, including user training and support
• Acting as an escalation point for Test Leads to manage testing risks and issues

What we're looking for

Key characteristics

• A confident self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Highly organised and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Adept at balancing multiple priorities and delivering under pressure
• Clear and effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Functional competencies

• Demonstrable experience in test planning, coordination, and execution - particularly UAT
• Knowledge of test tool selection and implementation
• Ability to manage complex testing programmes with multiple stakeholders
• Proven project management experience
• Able to design and maintain schedules, reports, scripts, and test-related databases

Experience & qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Significant experience managing test activity across large-scale transformation programmes
• Hands-on experience with testing tools and modern QA methodologies
• A detailed understanding of acceptance criteria and close collaboration with business stakeholders

Why join Tarmac?

At Tarmac, we're more than just a business - we're a team building a better future.You'll join a supportive, forward-thinking environment where innovation, development, and your career progression are truly valued.We offer flexible working, excellent benefits, and the chance to work on impactful programmes that shape the way we work and deliver.

Ready to lead our testing transformation?

Apply today and be part of something bigger

Inaddition to the role of XXXX we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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