Smart Ticketing Test Manager - Rail
Posted 1 week ago by TXM Recruit
£600 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Birmingham
Summary: The Smart Ticketing Test Manager will oversee the testing and integration of a Smart Ticket project for a high-profile railway client in Birmingham. This role involves managing the configuration and deployment of various ticketing systems and executing test strategies for ITSO-enabled devices. The successful candidate will work closely with the PAYG Programme Manager to ensure effective testing and implementation. This is a contract position lasting until March 2026, requiring expertise in smart ticketing systems and rail fare changes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create test strategies for rail fare system changes.
- Create test strategies for ITSO enabled ticketing devices.
- Develop a detailed test plan in conjunction with the PAYG Programme Manager.
- Execute the test strategy and plan, providing guidance and support to the testing team.
- Manage configuration of existing and deployment of new rail platform validators, Automatic Ticket Gates, Revenue Inspection Devices, Delay Repay functionality, and Ticket Office Machines.
Key Skills:
- Expertise in Smart Ticketing Systems.
- Extensive ITSO smartcard rail testing experience.
- Ability to create and execute test strategies and plans.
- Strong management and leadership skills.
- Experience in working with rail fare systems and ticketing devices.
Salary (Rate): £600/day
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Are you an expert in Smart Ticketing Systems? If so, TXM Recruit are working in partnership with a high-prraofile railway client who are looking for a Smart Ticketing Test Manager to join their team located in Birmingham to oversee the testing and integration of a Smart Ticket project on a contract basis. We are seeking an experienced smart ticketing expert to help deliver the testing phase of an ITSO offering across a rail network, this will introduce a Pay as You GO (PAYG) tap-in/tap-out capability to many stations. The successful applicant will be key in managing configuration of existing, and/or the deployment of new rail platform validators (PVALs), Automatic Ticket Gates (ATGs), Revenue Inspection Devices (RIDs), Delay Repay functionality and Ticket Office Machines (TOMs)/Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs)/Ticket Issuing Systems (TISs).
Key Requirements:
- Creating Test strategies for rail fare system changes
- Creating Test strategies for ITSO enabled ticketing devices
- Develop a detailed test plan in conjunction with the PAYG Programme Manager
- Execute the Test strategy and plan, providing guidance and support to the team responsible for completing the actual testing.
We require a Test Lead Subject Matter expertise with extensive ITSO smartcard rail testing experience to join the team and develop and execute appropriate testing to support the above.
Main Details:
- Job Title: Smart Ticketing Test Manager - Rail
- Pay Rate: Negotiable
- Contract: 8 Months running until March 2026
- Hours of Work: Flexible 2 or more days per week
- Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (occasional travel to London)
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, friendly, and fast paced team, delivering essential services. TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you. If you want to register your interest and apply, please contact me on the below or apply online: Miren Chauhan Delivery Consultant Email: (url removed)