Test Manager: QA Strategy & Delivery Lead

Cornerstone

Theale

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

16 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme & life insurance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Cornerstone in the United Kingdom is seeking a Test Manager to define and implement robust QA and testing strategies across projects, ensuring quality is embedded from the outset. You will collaborate with stakeholders, delivery teams and suppliers to guard delivery quality and manage risks.

In this hybrid role, you will own test planning, execution and reporting, and lead UAT and risk mitigation across multiple programmes to ensure solutions meet high quality standards before production release.

Qualifications

Experience in QA and Test Management within software implementation projects.
Significant experience designing and implementing testing strategies for complex programmes and projects.
Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
Hands-on experience with testing tools, automation frameworks and test management platforms.
Proven experience managing third-party suppliers and service providers.
Strong understanding of DevOps practices and dependency management.
Extensive experience in risk and issue management within project delivery environments.
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple initiatives.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving capability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience managing and leading teams in matrix environments.
Project or Programme Management experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

Define and Lead Testing Strategy
Create and implement enterprise-wide QA and testing approaches across projects and programmes, ensuring consistency, governance and best practice.
Own test planning, execution, defect management and reporting across multiple initiatives, ensuring all solutions meet defined quality standards.
Work closely with senior business stakeholders to manage testing priorities, expectations, risks and dependencies across competing programmes of work.
Embed Quality Throughout Delivery
Develop project-specific test strategies and ensure quality is built into every phase of the development lifecycle.
Lead testing during project delivery and pre-production phases, including writing and executing test scripts and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Manage Risks and Issues
Identify, track and mitigate testing risks and issues, providing timely escalation and clear recommendations where required.
Build trusted relationships with internal teams, delivery partners and suppliers to drive successful testing outcomes and continuous improvement.
Monitor and manage third-party testing and delivery partners, ensuring adherence to agreed standards, quality expectations and service levels.
Ensure Compliance and Governance
Support Health & Safety, Business Continuity, Environmental and Information Security requirements, contributing to Cornerstone's ISO and compliance obligations.