Test Manager - Warrington

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Test Manager to work for our client within the public sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Warrington.

Our client is looking for a highly experienced Test Manager to lead the testing function, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to drive test traceability, maintain strong client relationships, as well as oversee both onshore and offshore teams which will be critical. You will also be relationship-driven, diplomatic, and have a pragmatic and focused approach on delivering outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the Test Strategy and Test Plan for the programme
• Manage and support a test team comprising of; 1 Test Lead (FTE) and 4 Manual Testers (2 FTEs and 2 offshore)
• Oversee supplier build testing and organisations functional testing activities
• Drive test traceability practices across all test phases to meet department standards
• Act as the primary interface with stakeholders across departments, ensuring expectations are understood, managed, and met
• Provide visible leadership by being onsite to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Support the department’s transformation journey from programme delivery to product-based delivery
• Ensure effective defect, risk, and issue management to ensure defects are prioritised and resolved
• Report progress, risks, and quality metrics at programme level to stakeholders while providing recommendations for improvement

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a Test Manager in large-scale transformation or programme environments
• Strong background in test traceability, Transformational environments, quality assurance governance, end client programme experience and structured testing practices
• Demonstrable success in stakeholder management and building client relationships
• Experience in working with end-client programmes and influencing at programme/portfolio level
• Skilled in managing mixed test teams (onshore and offshore)
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to deliver under pressure
• Resilient with strong problem-solving skills
• Exposure to a collaborative leadership style with a focus on team development and stakeholder engagement

Desirable 

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave and work-place pension

About FDM 

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 Employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. 

Diversity and Inclusion  

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.