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Job Title: Test Manager Expected Work Experience12 to 15 Years

Job Location: Leeds or London, United Kingdom 3 Days Travel to Leeds Or London Office - MANDATORY! SC Eligibility - Good To Have!

Job SummaryTest manager is responsible for typical test management activities across digital applications and cloud-based solutions. Candidate must have relevant experience of 12 to 15 Years. The role focuses on defining and driving functional test strategy, ensuring high-quality delivery for ESG-related initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet programme objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end test management for the ESG programme, covering planning, design, execution, and closure of testing activities.

• Define, implement, and maintain the functional test strategy for ESG-related digital applications and cloud engineering solutions.

• Coordinate and manage test cycles, including system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing for ESG programme releases.

• Oversee creation and review of test plans, test cases, and test scenarios aligned with ESG programme requirements and quality standards.

• Monitor test progress, track defects, and ensure timely resolution in collaboration with development, business, and operations teams.

• Manage test scope, schedules, and resources, ensuring alignment with overall ESG programme timelines and milestones.

• Establish and enforce quality engineering practices, standards, and metrics for functional testing within the ESG programme.

• Provide clear test status reporting, risk identification, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and programme leadership.

• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and ESG subject matter experts to validate requirements and acceptance criteria.

• Drive continuous improvement in test processes, tools, and automation opportunities for ESG-related applications.

• Ensure test environments and test data are adequately prepared, maintained, and aligned with ESG programme needs.

• Support go-live readiness by validating test outcomes, sign-offs, and quality gates for ESG programme releases.

Other Capabilities

• Strong understanding of ESG concepts and ability to translate programme objectives into testable requirements.

• Proven experience in managing testing for complex, multi-stakeholder digital and cloud-based programmes.

• Ability to work effectively with distributed teams and multiple vendors in a large programme environment.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present test status and risks clearly.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on quality, reliability, and risk-based testing approaches.

• Adaptability to evolving ESG regulations, standards, and organisational priorities.

Qualifications and Skills

• Extensive experience as a Test Manager, preferably on large-scale or ESG-related programmes.

• Strong background in Quality Engineering – Functional Testing – Test Strategy (Functional).

• Hands-on experience in digital application testing and cloud engineering environments.

• Proficiency in test management tools, defect tracking systems, and reporting dashboards.

• Experience defining and executing functional test strategies for complex enterprise applications.

• Familiarity with agile and hybrid delivery methodologies and their testing practices.

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, information technology, or related field.

• Professional certifications in testing or quality engineering (e.g., ISTQB) are desirable.