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Software Test Manager

Job Posted: 8 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Were looking for an experienced Software Test Manager to lead our testing function and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality Warehouse Control System (WCS) software. Reporting to the Director of IT, you’ll be responsible for defining testing strategies, driving automation, developing testing standards, and leading a talented team in a fast-paced software delivery environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a people focused leader who is passionate about software quality, continuous improvement, and developing high-performing teams.

As Software Test Manager, you will:

  * Lead, coach, and develop the Software Test Team and Test Team Leaders

  * Define and implement testing strategies, governance frameworks, and quality standards.

  * Oversee planning, estimation, scheduling, and execution of testing activities across multiple projects.

  * Drive the automation testing strategy to improve coverage, efficiency, and repeatability.

  * Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

  * Support customer testing, deployment, commissioning, and go-live activities.

  * Collaborate with Development, Project Delivery, customers, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

  * Play an active role within the WCS Management Team and contribute to wider departmental objectives.

What you'll need:

Essential

  * ISTQB Foundation Qualification in Software Testing.

  * Previous leadership and people management experience.

  * Experience leading software testing within complex software delivery environments.

  * Strong knowledge of testing strategies, processes, governance, and quality standards.

  * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

  * Ability to analyse and communicate quality metrics, risks, and performance data.

  * Proven experience driving continuous improvement and organisational change.

  * Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

  * ISTQB Advanced Test Management Qualification.

  * Experience within warehouse automation, WMS, or WCS environments.

  * Experience developing or implementing test automation solutions.

  * Experience supporting software commissioning and deployment activities in operational environments

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