Test Manager

Job Title: Test ManagerRole Type: ContractLocation: Birmingham (1 day onsite)Length: 3 Months initial SummaryOur client is looking for an experienced Test Manager to lead quality assurance for a major pensions technology transformation. You will own the test strategy, oversee end-to-end testing and give programme leaders clear assurance on risks and release readiness.ResponsibilitiesOwn the test strategy, approach and quality assurance framework.Lead SIT, UAT, regression, non-functional and release testing across applications, APIs, data flows and integrations.Coordinate business, technology and supplier test activity.Drive automation, defect resolution, traceability and quality reporting.Provide clear risk assessments and go-live recommendations.Key ExperienceProven Test Manager experience within pensions administration transformation or pension technology.Strong knowledge of DB and/or DC pensions, member data, benefit calculations and the regulatory environment.Experience using Playwright.Experience leading SIT across complex applications, APIs, migrations, integrations and workflow platforms.Strong test automation, defect management, quality reporting and UAT experience.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in Agile environments.Desirable ExperiencePensions administration or calculation platforms.Azure, data migration and data-quality testing.Rules engines, workflow automation or AI-enabled solutions.ISTQB Test Manager or equivalent certification.If ..... full job details .....