Test Manager - Lead Verification & Strategy (Hybrid)

Airbus SE; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Portsmouth seeks a Test Manager to lead project test definitions and manage a team. The role involves defining test strategies, training engineers, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements. The ideal candidate will hold formal qualifications in testing and project management, demonstrating the ability to lead effectively in a rigorous engineering environment. This position offers competitive benefits and a commitment to flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading test definitions and managing teams effectively.
• Proficient in verifying and validating project deliverables.
• Knowledgeable in creating test strategies and minimizing risks.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage test strategies according to customer requirements.
• Train engineers and lead by example.
• Ensure that subcontractors meet their required deliverables.

Skills

Formal qualification in testing – Advanced Manager level of ISTQB

Formal qualification in project management – e.g. Prince 2 Practitioner

Formal training in project planning tools

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Portsmouth seeks a Test Manager to lead project test definitions and manage a team. The role involves defining test strategies, training engineers, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements. The ideal candidate will hold formal qualifications in testing and project management, demonstrating the ability to lead effectively in a rigorous engineering environment. This position offers competitive benefits and a commitment to flexible working arrangements.