About the Role
As a Test Manager, you will bring hands-on expertise to define and manage test strategies throughout the delivery lifecycle. You will lead functional, performance, and automation teams while working closely with stakeholders to deliver exceptional results.
Responsibilities
- Plan, manage, and execute all test activities, including system, integration, and user acceptance testing.
- Develop test strategies with a focus on risk prioritization and mitigation.
- Drive continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving.
- Work confidently within a matrix organization, managing vendor and third-party relationships.
- Mentor and guide test teams, fostering a culture of quality and accountability.
- Oversee performance and other non-functional test activities, ensuring best practices are applied.
- Bring knowledge of test automation methodologies and best practices.
- Manage and engage stakeholders effectively during UAT cycles.
Requirements
- Eligibility for Security Clearance
- Strong test management skills with accountability for planning and execution.
- Experience in risk-based test planning and managing escalations.
- Expertise in non-functional testing methodologies and processes.
- Confident in stakeholder and vendor management, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration.
- A strong background in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- A track record of leading UAT efforts and driving process improvements.
- Experience mentoring and guiding test teams to achieve high performance.
- Background in a consultancy environment.
Skills
- Test Management
- Risk-Based Planning
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Non-Functional Testing
- Automation Awareness
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Agile
- Waterfall
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Test Manager
Benefits
- 25 Days of Annual Leave
- Holiday buying scheme
- Employer-matched Pension Plan up to 5%
- Comprehensive Health Benefits (medical, dental, optical, alternative therapies)
- Subsidised gym memberships
- Bike-to-work scheme
- Commuter Benefits (Season ticket loans)
- Free Annual Rail Cards
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Tailored learning opportunities
- Full support for certifications
About the Company
- Scale Factory is an AI enablement consultancy delivering quality-led AI-first foundations, embedding capability and excellence into the foundational fabric of companies.
- They give leaders the confidence to move faster, take smarter risks and pursue transformation.
- Formerly Ten10, they have deep roots in Quality, ensuring their AI solutions are robust and reliable.
- They combine engineering discipline with cutting-edge AI expertise to deliver scalable foundations.
- They offer exciting projects across various industries, tailored career growth opportunities, a supportive team culture, and flexibility through hybrid working.
