Test Manager

ECS Resource Group Ltd; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Resource Group are seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead end-to-end testing across a large-scale telecoms transformation programme. This hybrid Berkshire-based contract will oversee planning, governance and reporting of testing activities, coordinating with Network, Digital and IT teams.

The role requires strong UAT and Operational Readiness Testing experience, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to drive go-live readiness and risk management across multiple suppliers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Test Manager, Senior Test Manager or End-to-End Test Lead.
• Strong telecommunications (Telco) background.
• Experience working across large-scale transformation, migration or platform programmes.
• Good understanding of either: Network testing and telecoms infrastructure, or Digital and IT testing environments.
• Strong UAT and Operational Readiness Testing (ORT) experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple teams and suppliers within complex delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate testing across multiple programme workstreams.
• Drive end-to-end test planning, execution and reporting.
• Manage and oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.
• Lead Operational Readiness Testing (ORT) to ensure business and support teams are prepared for go-live.
• Consolidate testing status, risks, issues and dependencies into programme-level reporting.
• Coordinate Test Leads and stakeholders across Network, Digital and IT teams.
• Ensure appropriate test coverage across complex business and technical processes.
• Support go-live readiness, cutover planning and deployment activities.
• Provide governance, assurance and challenge across all testing functions.

Skills

Test management

UAT

ORT

Stakeholder management

Telco background

Job description

Test Manager (UAT & Operational Readiness) Telecommunications

Location: Berkshire (Hybrid)

Contract: OUTSIDE IR35 / Contract Opportunity

Sector: Telecommunications

We are looking for an experienced Test Manager to lead and coordinate end-to-end testing activities across a large-scale telecoms transformation programme.

The successful candidate will oversee the planning, governance, execution and reporting of testing activities, ensuring quality and readiness throughout the delivery lifecycle. Working closely with project teams, business stakeholders and technical functions, you will drive collaboration across testing teams, manage risks and dependencies, and provide clear visibility of progress to programme leadership.

This role requires a strong understanding of end-to-end testing methodologies, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and the ability to operate effectively within complex delivery environments. You will be comfortable working across multiple teams, ensuring alignment, consistency and successful delivery against programme objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate testing across multiple programme workstreams.
• Drive end-to-end test planning, execution and reporting.
• Manage and oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.
• Lead Operational Readiness Testing (ORT) to ensure business and support teams are prepared for go-live.
• Consolidate testing status, risks, issues and dependencies into programme-level reporting.
• Coordinate Test Leads and stakeholders across Network, Digital and IT teams.
• Ensure appropriate test coverage across complex business and technical processes.
• Support go-live readiness, cutover planning and deployment activities.
• Provide governance, assurance and challenge across all testing functions.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Test Manager, Senior Test Manager or End-to-End Test Lead.
• Strong telecommunications (Telco) background.
• Experience working across large-scale transformation, migration or platform programmes.
• Good understanding of either:
  • Network testing and telecoms infrastructure, or
  • Digital and IT testing environments.
• Strong UAT and Operational Readiness Testing (ORT) experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple teams and suppliers within complex delivery environments.

ECS Resource Group are an Equal Opportunity Employer