Test Manager — IT Project QA Lead (2-Year Contract)

Royal Holloway University of London; Egham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is looking for a Test Manager to join its IT Department on a fixed-term basis. The role involves creating test deliverables, engaging with project teams to ensure product testability, and line management of a test analyst. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset and have experience with test management tools, ideally in a higher education context. The position offers a collaborative environment contributing to vital services for students and staff.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex test projects in roles of test lead and/or test manager.
• Good working knowledge of testing environments and processes.
• Experience in Student Records and/or Admissions Systems.

Responsibilities

• Create project-level test deliverables and define test protocols.
• Engage with the Project team to ensure products are testable.
• Line management responsibility for a test analyst.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Service excellence

Education

ISTQB Tester Foundation or ISTQB Tester Advanced – Test Manager

Tools

Azure Dev Ops

Test automation tools

SDLC tools

Job description

A leading university is looking for a Test Manager to join its IT Department on a fixed-term basis. The role involves creating test deliverables, engaging with project teams to ensure product testability, and line management of a test analyst. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset and have experience with test management tools, ideally in a higher education context. The position offers a collaborative environment contributing to vital services for students and staff.