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south staffs water

Test Manager (FTC)

south staffs water
Leading company in sustainable technology solutions.
Lead end-to-end testing strategy, planning and execution for software solutions in a regulated environment.
16d ago
£70,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Part Time
Walsall, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
1500+ globally Employees
Service Specialisms
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Role
What you would be doing
defect management
test execution
test strategy
client relations
progress reporting
team management
  • Facilitate regular defect review meetings and drive defect resolution planning with relevant stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with project managers, developers and business analysts to define testing requirements and acceptance criteria.
  • Report on test progress, quality metrics, and risks to stakeholders.
  • Oversee the creation and execution of test cases, scripts and scenarios (manual and automated).
  • Ensure defects are tracked, reviewed, prioritised and resolved in a timely manner.
  • Provide clients with regular updates on testing progress, defect status, risks and quality metrics.
  • Develop and implement test strategies, plans and processes for projects.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for all testing related matters.
  • Lead, mentor and manage test teams, including assigning tasks and monitoring progress.
  • Manage test environments and data, ensuring readiness for all test phases.
  • Drive continuous improvement in testing practices and tools.
What you bring
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agile
test automation
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client relationships
regulated sectors
  • Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
  • Experience with test management tools (e.g. JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr).
  • Experience in client relationship management and providing regular updates.
  • Experience with test monitoring, progress reporting and clear communication of quality metrics to stakeholders and clients.
  • Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
  • Proven experience as a Test Manager or similar role in software testing.
  • Excellent client relationship management skills, with a track record of building trust, understanding client needs and providing regular updates.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Demonstrated success in implementing test automation and driving continuous improvement in QA processes.
  • Strong background in regulated sectors such as utilities, billing systems, water or energy.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce testing and integration is highly desirable.
  • ISTQB certification or equivalent is a plus.
  • Expertise in Agile frameworks, with hands on experience in test planning, execution and defect management.
  • Proven experience leading test and QA teams, consistently delivering high quality, value driven solutions.
Benefits
  • Employee Well-being programme
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
  • Base salary to £70k (pro rata) plus package
  • Access to my premier benefits – store discounts.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment where your ideas and contributions are highly valued
  • Free onsite parking
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Onsite Gym
  • 24/7 GP service.
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Culture + Values
  • Bring your expertise in software development
  • Bring your creativity and problem-solving skills

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  • Bring your expertise in software development
  • Bring your creativity and problem-solving skills
Environment + Sustainability
  • Bring your expertise in software development
  • Bring your creativity and problem-solving skills

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  • Bring your expertise in software development
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