TEST MANAGER - NICHE RMS*500 - 600 p/d OUTSIDE IR35
*FULLY REMOTE
*12 MONTHS
We’re currently looking for an NPPV3 cleared Test Manager to work closely with our clients Programme Manager, Configuration Analyst, Business Analysts, operational SMEs, on a Niche RMS project. Ensuring that testing strategy, test plans, test artefacts, and test execution are delivered to a high standard.


Key objectives:
*Develop a comprehensive Test Strategy for the NicheRMS Programme.
*Plan, lead and oversee all testing phases including system testing, SIT, integration, regression, non-functional, concurrent, performance, security/pen-testing, data validation, disaster recovery testing, and UAT/OAT.
*Align testing to organisational standards, operational priorities, compliance requirements, and national policing frameworks.
*Establish end-to-end traceability from requirements to test scenarios and acceptance criteria, ensuring full validation.
*Manage defects, risks, and quality assurance processes throughout test execution, with clear escalation.
*Provide structured reporting and assurance to the Programme Manager and Programme Director to support go-live decisions.
*Create reusable test artefact templates and deliver knowledge transfer to BAU teams.


Key Skills:
*Proven experience managing test strategy and execution for large, complex technical programmes.
*Proven ability to plan and lead multiple test phases in complex multi-supplier environments.
*Proven experience with testing tools such as JIRA, Postman, SoapUI, JMeter, LoadRunner.
*Proven understanding of Software Delivery Life-Cycle (SDLC), pen-testing methodologies, security testing, and audit requirements.
*Proven experience producing high-quality test plans, scripts, data sets, and test reports.
*Proven knowledge of ISO testing standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 29119) and best-practice quality frameworks.
*Proven experience working within policing, criminal justice, or secure public-sector environments.
*Minimum ISTQB Foundation Level; ISTQB Advanced Test Manager desirable.