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Test Manager/Test Consultant

Experis - ManpowerGroup

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

29 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Test Manager or Consultant to lead their test team in Glasgow. This role involves managing test activities, ensuring quality delivery, and influencing stakeholders to adopt best practices in quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in insurance and extensive experience in consultancy, making a significant impact on the success of a crucial discovery project. If you are proactive and passionate about quality assurance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Over 10 years of experience as a Test Manager or Lead Test Consultant.
  • Proven experience delivering QA services and managing clients.

Responsibilities

  • Technical management of the test team and planning test activities.
  • Defining test approaches and monitoring test quality controls.

Skills

Leadership Skills
Team Management
Planning and Coordination
Test Methods and Tools Development
Stakeholder Management
QA Best Practices

Education

10+ years of experience in Test Management
Experience in consultancy and QA services

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Test Manager/Test Consultant to join our clients team in Glasgow to support them in a discovery project. This project will be Inside IR35, and will be an initial 3 month contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in insurance and extensive experience in technical management of test teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Technical management of the test team.
  • Ideally some Insurance Background Experience
  • Planning, coordination, and control of test activities.
  • Defining the test approach.
  • Developing and defining suitable test methods and tools.
  • Monitoring and adjusting test plans to align with current delivery plans.
  • Defining and monitoring test quality controls.
  • Influencing stakeholders and driving QA best practices.

Qualifications:

  • Over 10 years of experience as a Test Manager or Lead Test Consultant.
  • Proven experience working for a consultancy, delivering QA services, and managing clients.
  • Ability to manage offshore teams.
  • Experience managing third-party software suppliers, ensuring quality delivery.
  • Conducted QA health checks on active projects and provided recommendations.

Skills:

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent planning and coordination abilities.
  • Proficient in defining and developing test methods and tools.
  • Ability to monitor and adjust test plans effectively.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Expertise in driving QA best practices.

If you are a proactive and solution-oriented professional with a passion for quality assurance, we encourage you to apply.

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