Test Manager

Overview

3 days onsite in Belfast, 2 days work from home. Based in Ireland preferred. Duration: 6 months. Inside IR35.

We are seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead the testing strategy, planning, and execution for mission-critical systems within a critical infrastructure environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in testing complex, high-availability systems and a deep understanding of regulatory, safety, and security requirements in sectors such as energy, transport, water, or telecommunications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own the end-to-end test strategy for critical infrastructure systems.
• Lead test planning, design, execution, and reporting across multiple workstreams.
• Manage functional, non-functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, IEC, NIST) and regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and compliance teams.
• Define and manage test environments, data, and tooling.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies related to system reliability and safety.
• Lead and mentor a team of testers and coordinate with external vendors.
• Drive continuous improvement in test processes and automation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Test Manager in critical infrastructure domains (e.g., utilities, transport, defence).
• Strong understanding of system resilience, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery testing.
• Familiarity with SCADA, ICS, OT/IT integration, or similar technologies.
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity testing and secure system validation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• ISTQB certification or equivalent (Advanced level preferred).

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