Test Manager
Max Supplier Rate: £450 – £525Clearance Required: BPSSDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Telford – 2 days on site per weekIR35 Status: Inside
Job Description
Borders & Trade within the client are poised for a noteworthy transformation, aiming to move away from legacy systems built on the Ingres database and OpenROAD technology. The objective is to transition from older infrastructure, ease licensing limitations, and begin a new chapter with the “MORIS” programme. The programme encompasses 36 Border and Trade services organised into several workstreams, including services migrating to ETMP, services requiring read‑only access via a new Data Retention and Viewer capability, services that will be updated using new technologies, and services that will be moved off the Ingres database while maintaining their current VB6 or Java front‑ends.
Role Overview
The Test Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all testing activities related to services migrating to ETMP (currently 2 services) within the MORIS Programme. The role ensures quality delivery across multiple test phases (System Integration, Regression, End‑to‑End, User Acceptance Testing, and Operational Acceptance/Non‑Functional Testing) and aligns with client MU standards and governance frameworks. As the ITDL for the programme, the Test Manager has full accountability for the testing portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the test strategy in line with the client MU’s Baseline Organisational Test Strategy.
- Create detailed test approaches for each ETMP service (2 services in scope).
- Develop test plans, schedules, and resource models for SIT, E2E, UAT, and OAT/NFR phases.
- Apply risk‑based testing approaches across all user journeys.
- Act as the primary point of contact for testing within the MORIS Programme, engaging with EMs, Delivery Managers, Environment Managers, and client stakeholders.
- Provide regular progress reporting, RAID management, and escalation of risks impacting test milestones.
- Manage and mentor test leads and analysts, ensuring adherence to the client MU competency frameworks and modern ways of working.
- Coordinate additional testers for peak phases and facilitate knowledge transfer across teams.
- Own the defect management process, ensuring timely triage, prioritisation, and resolution.
- Promote continuous improvement and adoption of automation where feasible.
- Ensure all testing activities comply with client MU security and data protection policies.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Test Manager in large‑scale transformation programmes (preferably client or government projects).
- Strong knowledge of test phases: SIT, E2E, BAT, NFR, and UAT.
- ISTQB Certification (Foundation or Advanced).
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps and Jira.
- Ability to manage complex dependencies and environments.
Desirable
- Experience with migration programmes and legacy system replacement.
- Knowledge of client MU frameworks and governance.
- Exposure to low‑code/no‑code platforms and modernisation initiatives.
- Experience and knowledge of ETMP.
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