Test Manager

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wireless communications is seeking an experienced Test Manager to oversee their test lab operations in Cambridge. This role combines technical leadership with customer engagement to develop innovative 5G wireless products, requiring strong management and collaboration skills to enhance testing processes.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Test Manager or Test Lab Manager role.
• Extensive experience in test infrastructure management.
• Background in wireless telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and management of the test lab.
• Define and implement the company’s test strategy.
• Collaborate with vendors to integrate new technologies.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Customer-facing skills

Tools

Test methodologies

Automation frameworks

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Test Manager to join a growing, cutting-edge wireless communications team in Cambridge. You'll play a key role in developing the next generation of 5G-based wireless products, taking full ownership of our test lab environment and infrastructure.

This role offers a dynamic mix of technical leadership, lab management, and customer interaction, ideal for someone with strong technical foundations and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the setup, planning, and day-to-day management of the test lab covering both hardware and software systems
• Define and contribute to the company’s overall test strategy
• Build and maintain robust test systems, working with cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with 3rd party vendors to integrate new technologies and tools
• Represent the company in front of customers, delivering demos and showcasing product features
• Ensure continuous improvement of test processes, methodologies, and documentation

Required Experience & Skills:

• Proven track record in a Test Manager or Test Lab Manager role
• Extensive experience in setting up and managing test infrastructure for hardware/software systems
• Background in wireless telecommunications, particularly with wired/wireless networking
• Understanding of modern test methodologies, tools, and automation frameworks
• Familiarity with 5G embedded software architecture (5GCN, CU, DU, RU) is highly advantageous
• Strong communication, collaboration, and customer-facing skills

Ready to take the next step?

Apply today or get in touch for more information!