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.

If you're an experienced QA professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.