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Test Manager (UAT & Operational Readiness) Telecommunications
Location: Berkshire (Hybrid)
Contract: OUTSIDE IR35 / Contract Opportunity
Sector: Telecommunications
Rate: £450-500.00
We are looking for an experienced Test Manager to lead and coordinate end-to-end testing activities across a large-scale telecoms transformation programme.
The successful candidate will oversee the planning, governance, execution, and reporting of testing activities, ensuring quality and readiness throughout the delivery lifecycle. Working closely with project teams, business stakeholders, and technical functions, you will drive collaboration across testing teams, manage risks and dependencies, and provide clear visibility of progress to programme leadership.
This role requires a strong understanding of end-to-end testing methodologies, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and the ability to operate effectively within complex delivery environments. You will be comfortable working across multiple teams, ensuring alignment, consistency, and successful delivery against programme objectives.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate testing across multiple programme workstreams.
- Drive end-to-end test planning, execution, and reporting.
- Manage and oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.
- Lead Operational Readiness Testing (ORT) to ensure business and support teams are prepared for go-live.
- Consolidate testing status, risks, issues, and dependencies into programme-level reporting.
- Coordinate Test Leads and stakeholders across Network, Digital, and IT teams.
- Ensure appropriate test coverage across complex business and technical processes.
- Support go-live readiness, cutover planning, and deployment activities.
- Provide governance, assurance, and challenge across all testing functions.
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Experience Required
- Proven experience as a Test Manager, Senior Test Manager, or End-to-End Test Lead.
- Strong telecommunications (Telco) background.
- Experience working across large-scale transformation, migration, or platform programmes.
- Good understanding of either:
- Network testing and telecoms infrastructure, or
- Digital and IT testing environments.
- Strong UAT and Operational Readiness Testing (ORT) experience.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience coordinating multiple teams and suppliers within complex delivery environments.
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