Test Manager Network Simplification

Cisilion Ltd; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking an experienced individual to define test strategies and plans, oversee test execution, and manage migration activities in the network domain, particularly with SD-WAN solutions. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills in testing teams and extensive knowledge of testing methodologies and tools. Flexibility is required for occasional office visits in London and Hove, contributing to critical transformation projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the network domain, especially with SD-WAN solutions.
• Ability to design and implement test strategies for network services.
• Experience managing testing teams in large-scale transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Define the Test Strategy and create Test Plans.
• Oversee test execution, defect tracking, and report preparation.
• Manage service transition activities related to testing.

Skills

Network domain experience

Test Strategy definition

MPLS to SD-WAN migration knowledge

Leadership and team coordination

Effective reporting skills

Tools

Testing tools (functional, performance, automation)

Job description

Location: Onshore in the UK, flexible between Hove and London offices; occasional office visits may be required, especially during delivery and migration phases.

• Defining the Test Strategy
• Defining the Test Plan/s
• Oversight of test execution for all phases of testing (including customer acceptance and post implementation verification testing) and associated defect tracking/resolution
• Test Report preparation and sign-off.
• Service Transition activities pertaining to testing as outlined above. Network Experience: Prior experience in the network domain, especially with SD‑WAN solutions, site connectivity, and migrations.
• Migration Knowledge: Experience with MPLS to SD‑WAN migrations is highly advantageous, particularly for defining test plans and understanding testing requirements.
• Testing: Ability to design and implement end-to-end test strategies, including planning test data, scenarios, and risk-based testing approaches for network services.
• Testing Methodologies & Tools: Familiar with various testing tools (functional, performance, automation) and methodologies
• Test Leadership: Experience managing testing teams, coordinating cross-functional activities, and enabling distributed teams in large-scale transformation projects.
• Effective Reporting: Presenting test insights and go/no-go decisions clearly and credibly to both technical teams and executive leadership.