Test Manager (NEC Housing Implementation)

Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for the London Borough of Hackney, is searching for a meticulous and strategic Test Manager to join our housing transformation programme.We are implementing the NEC Integrated Housing System (IHS), and we need a testing expert to ensure this critical platform is functionally sound, reliable, and perfectly tailored for our staff and residents.The RoleAs the Test Manager, you will report to the Programme Manager and take full ownership of the end-to-end testing strategy. You will lead the "de-risking" of the implementation, ensuring that from the first line of migrated data to the final User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sign-off, the system is fit for purpose.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy and Planning: Develop and own the overarching Test Strategy, covering SIT, UAT, Regression, and Performance testing.UAT Coordination: Collaborate with Delivery Managers and BAs to translate complex technical requirements into real-world test scripts for housing officers.Defect Management: Chair regular triage meetings to prioritise fixes with the NEC technical team and internal support.Data Validation: Work closely with the data workstream to ensure legacy information surfaces correctly in the new NEC environment.Strategic Reporting: Provide "Go/No-Go" recommendations to the Programme Board based on objective metrics and residual risk.What We''re Looking ForWe need someone who can bridge the gap between technical developers and frontline housing ..... full job details .....