Test Manager
Posted 2 days ago by Sanderson Recruitment Plc
£450 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Bristol, UK
Summary: The Test Manager role in Bristol involves leading the testing strategy for a major greenfield programme, requiring hands-on management and coordination with a third-party business partner. The position is a 6-month initial contract with a daily rate of £450, outside IR35. The role includes infrequent travel to France and Belgium, with all expenses covered. The successful candidate will ensure data integrity and robust system interactions throughout the project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and own the full testing strategy
- Lead and execute integration testing across
- Drive data validation activities to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness
- Coordinate testing plans, environments, and schedules across internal and external teams
- Provide hands-on support, guidance, and oversight throughout all test phases
- Report on test progress, risks, and issues to senior stakeholders
- Champion best practices in QA and continuous improvement
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in Test Management within large-complex programmes
- Excellent understanding of data validation and migration processes
- Hands-on approach with the ability to engage at both strategic and technical levels
- Strong stakeholder communication and leadership skills
Salary (Rate): £450 per day
City: Bristol
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Test Manager
Bristol - Hybrid
6-month initial contract
£450 per day - Outside IR35
This role will involve infrequent travel to France & Belgium with expected stays around 2 days - All expenses paid - The travel is non negotiable.
I'm currently partnering with a leading organisation embarking on a major greenfield programme currently NDA. The client I am working with are seeking a hands-on Test Manager to take full ownership of the testing strategy and implementing a testing function whilst coordinating a 3rd partybusiness partner. You will play a key role in ensuring data integrity, robust system interactions, and successful delivery of the programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and own the full testing strategy
- Lead and execute integration testing across
- Drive data validation activities to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness
- Coordinate testing plans, environments, and schedules across internal and external teams
- Provide hands-on support, guidance, and oversight throughout all test phases
- Report on test progress, risks, and issues to senior stakeholders
- Champion best practices in QA and continuous improvement
Key Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in Test Management within large-complex programmes
- Excellent understanding of data validation and migration processes
- Hands-on approach with the ability to engage at both strategic and technical levels
- Strong stakeholder communication and leadership skills
Reasonable Adjustments:
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