Programme Test Manager - Data Centre Exit/AWS Migration
Posted Today by Crimson
£600 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Programme Test Manager will lead the testing strategy and execution for a significant Data Centre Exit Programme focused on migrating on-premises infrastructure and applications to AWS Cloud. This senior role requires hands-on experience in data centre migrations and the ability to quickly assess and enhance testing processes across multiple workstreams. The successful candidate will ensure quality and stability during the transition to a modern AWS environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strong AWS/Data Centre experience
- Lead and own the overall testing strategy, planning, and execution for the Data Centre Exit Programme.
- Oversee end-to-end testing across multiple application and infrastructure migration streams.
- Define and implement best-practice test governance, frameworks, and quality assurance processes.
- Collaborate closely with programme management, engineering, and cloud migration teams to align testing with delivery milestones.
- Identify and manage testing risks, dependencies, and environments, ensuring readiness across all phases.
Key Skills:
- Proven hands-on experience with data centre migrations in an AWS environment
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience in defining testing strategies and governance
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Salary (Rate): £600 daily
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Programme Test Manager – Data Centre Exit/AWS Migration – Greater Manchester
Outside IR35 – £500-600 P/D 6 Months Hybrid working
Please apply only if you have proven, hands-on experience with data centre migrations in an AWS environment.
We are seeking an experienced Test Programme Manager to take full ownership of the end-to-end testing strategy and delivery for a large-scale Data Centre Exit Programme, focused on the migration of on-prem infrastructure and applications to AWS Cloud. This is a pivotal, senior role requiring a hands-on testing leader who can be parachuted in to quickly assess the current landscape, define a robust test strategy, and drive delivery across multiple workstreams. You will ensure quality, stability, and confidence in the successful migration from legacy on-prem systems to a modern AWS environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Strong AWS/Data Centre experience
- Lead and own the overall testing strategy, planning, and execution for the Data Centre Exit Programme.
- Oversee end-to-end testing across multiple application and infrastructure migration streams.
- Define and implement best-practice test governance, frameworks, and quality assurance processes.
- Collaborate closely with programme management, engineering, and cloud migration teams to align testing with delivery milestones.
- Identify and manage testing risks, dependencies, and environments, ensuring readiness across all phases.
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