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Experis IT

Test Manager

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London, United kingdom

£ 642 /day

Freelance

17-03-2025

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Job Specifications

Transformation Programme Test manager

Rate: £642.16 P/Day – Umbrella – Inside IR35
Location: London – Hybrid – 2/3 Days P/Week
Duration: 19/12/2025 – Potential for Extension

Job Description

Our client are seeking a Test Manager to work within the Process and Tech Pillar within our Talent Acquisition & Onboarding (TAO) Transformation Programme and lead the delivery of test coverage across the rollout of the new processes and systems. This is a unique opportunity to influence how we attract, engage, and retain talent on a global scale. The role will report into the Programme Test and Governance Lead.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

Be a key member of a multi-disciplinary Process and Tech team within the TA transformation programme, working with TAO, HR, Design, IT and business architecture.
Deliver a clear test strategy and plan in accordance with tight project timelines.
Manage and co-ordinate testing across sprints, UAT, SIT, and Service Rehearsal testing, considering test cases, scenarios, traceability, data, execution, documentation and closure/sign-off.
Work with key team members to ensure business requirements are tested appropriately as part of the work completed in sprints, with thought and consideration to test scripts, test data, traceability, test evidence/documentation etc.
Ensure Programme team members and Business users are trained appropriately and have clear guidance material to ensure testing is completed effectively.
Manage and coordinate internal testing resources and third parties/vendors.
Ensure all key business stakeholders are aligned with test documentation.
Manage the User Acceptance Testing phase including preparation, execution and formal closure.
Manage the Service Rehearsal Testing phase including preparation, execution and formal closure.
Perform and manage Functional and Integration testing with third parties via agreed test plan and ensuring defects/issues are resolved by third parties within timeline.
Provide regular updates and reports on test progress, results and risks.
Build positive relationships and work closely with business stakeholders, colleagues, support teams and suppliers.

What You Will Bring to the Role:

To be successful, you should have:

Test Management experience in a large-scale transformation, with test management and execution experience across the lifecycle of technology implementation.
Understanding of agile and iterative testing methodologies with a focus on the functional / business testing execution
Proficiency in JIRA – our preferred tool to manage testing and our programme
Ability to work with Design and Business teams to create test scripts (and appropriate test data) from functional requirements.
Ability to train and co-ordinate senior business users with regards UAT and Service Rehearsal Execution.
Hands on approach, with strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality test preparation and execution.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Motivated self-starter, curious to find better solutions and speak up.
Ability to work in teams across multiple locations globally.
Knowledge of HR, Talent Acquisition and Service Management technologies would be an advantage (preferably SuccessFactors, Service Now and Eightfold).

About the Company

Experis is a global leader in IT professional resourcing, project solutions, and managed services specializing in Business Transformation, Enterprise Applications, Cloud and Infrastructure, Digital Workspace and Cyber Security. As digital transformation and acute skills shortages in tech continue unabated, Experis provides talent with the powerful combination of in-demand technical skills together with the soft skills that are critical for business success. We can connect you to individuals with a specific skill set, manage ... Know more