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Sopra Steria • United Kingdom
Role & seniority: Senior Test Manager (programme-level leadership)
Stack/tools: Test management, requirements alignment; JIRA; Azure DevOps; defect management; various test techniques; familiarity with Secure by Design
Define the programme test strategy aligned to functional/non-functional requirements
Lead verification and validation across multiple delivery workstreams
Manage client engagement and provide testing services leadership at senior level
Proven Senior Test Manager experience on large/complex solutions integration programmes
Expert in Programme Test Management, Improving Testing Processes, Test Techniques, Infrastructure Testing, Defect Management
Strong team leadership and senior stakeholder management
Proficient with JIRA/Azure DevOps and related test tools
DV MOD clearance or ability to obtain; Secure by Design awareness welcome
Nice-to-haves: ISTQB Advanced Test Manager (or equivalent); MOD project experience
Location & work type: Full-time with flexible working arrangements; location not specified; UK defence/aerospace.focused context
We are looking for a Senior Test Manager to provide programme level leadership, test management and analytical skills for the delivery of mission-critical capability. The role will be accountable within the programme for defining the test strategy in line with client functional and non-functional requirements and for the verification and validation activity across multiple delivery workstreams. This role is client facing with the Senior Test Manager leading the client engagement on the delivery of testing services.
Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.
Level of Clearance: DV MOD
Referral Bonus: £1500
Salary offered will be in line with experience and development needs. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about Sector/Company?
Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions that bring clients enduring business value across the UK’s Public and Private sectors. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported, delivering exceptional rates of customer satisfaction in the UK’s most complex safety- and security-critical markets.