Test Manager (SC Cleared)

Data Test Manager / QA Lead

Telford (Hybrid - 2 days onsite a month)
6-month contract with extension potential
Active SC Clearance required

We are looking for an experienced Data Test Manager / QA Lead to provide quality assurance governance across a portfolio of complex data and technology projects. You will be responsible for ensuring testing standards, best practices, and quality processes are consistently applied throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and review Test Strategies and Test Completion Reports
• Provide test governance and quality assurance across multiple projects
• Monitor testing progress, quality metrics, risks, and issues
• Support and mentor Test Leads and QA Engineers
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice adoption
• Work closely with delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes
• Contribute to resource planning, recruitment, and capability development

Required Experience:

• Proven Test Manager or QA Lead experience
• Strong understanding of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience delivering test governance across large, complex programmes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong risk and quality management experience

Experience within data, analytics, or data warehouse environments is highly desirable.