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.