Test Manager (Government)

Summary: The Test Manager role involves leading testing efforts within government or large-scale digital environments, focusing on Agile delivery and DevOps practices. The position requires defining and delivering test strategies across complex programmes while ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential for success in this role. The candidate should have hands-on experience with various testing types and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead testing efforts as a Test Manager or Senior Test Lead in government or large-scale digital environments.
• Define and deliver test strategies across complex, multi-team programmes.
• Ensure compliance with GDS Service Standard and accessibility requirements.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and test resources effectively.
• Utilize test management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or TestRail.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage relationships.
• Conduct various types of testing including functional, non-functional, accessibility, and performance.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as a Test Manager or Senior Test Lead.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery and DevOps practices.
• Experience with defining and delivering test strategies.
• Hands-on experience with various testing types.
• Familiarity with GDS Service Standard and WCAG accessibility requirements.
• Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills.
• Experience using test management tools.
• Ability to manage risks and dependencies effectively.

Salary (Rate): £500 Per Day

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Essential

• Proven experience as a Test Manager or Senior Test Lead within government or large-scale digital environments.

• Strong understanding of Agile delivery, DevOps practices, and user-centred design.

• Experience defining and delivering test strategies across complex, multi-team programmes.

• Hands-on experience with a range of testing types (functional, non-functional, accessibility, performance).

• Familiarity with GDS Service Standard, accessibility requirements (WCAG), and service assessment processes.

• Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills.

• Experience using test management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, TestRail, or similar.

• Ability to manage risks, dependencies, and test resources effectively.