Senior Test Manager - Hybrid - Inside IR35 Our client, a leading global consultancy, are currently looking to hire a Senior Test Manager with experience of Performance and Stress Testing to join the team on a hybrid working contract basis. In this role you will: Be responsible for the delivery of testing activity in various teams Define test strategies Work with project managers to plan and prioritise test activities Secure budget and develop test plans Manage resources and provide the required governance and reporting for a set of projects. Key Responsibilities: Planning and driving testing activities across all stages and iterations of product, systems and service development Providing authoritative advice and guidance on any aspect of test estimation, planning and execution Adopting and adapting appropriate testing methods, automated tools and techniques to solve problems in tools and testing approaches Measuring and monitoring the application of testing standards Assessing risks and taking mitigating actions Identifying improvements and contributing to the development of organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for testing Implementing team member training and relevant skill certifications as needed Managing project milestones Resource forecasting and controlling attrition Promoting career development and performance Managing the expectations of key project stakeholders Managing and resolving issues Striving for Continuous Improvement on testing processes Escalation Point of Contact at project level Line Management Interviewing and selecting candidates for test roles Deputise for the Programme Test Manager/Head of Testing when required Key Behaviours & Capabilities: Management and Leadership skills - both from a person management perspective and from the overall control of the process Fosters an environment conductive to open, transparent communication among all levels. Manages difficult and complex interpersonal relationships Strong presentation and communication skills with an ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation as well as externally Business awareness, specific knowledge of the organisations business area, drivers, structures and priorities Assessing the performance of the teams, providing the necessary support and conducting appraisals. Assessing the needs of the team and enabling relevant professional development opportunities In depth knowledge of management principles and processes. Identifying and exploring opportunities for continuous process improvement Builds own training plan, agrees with Line Manager and ensures that it is completed Maintains a deep awareness of technology, product, industry developments and is expert in multiple areas Continuous learning by keeping up-to-date and acquiring relevant skills and certifications If this role sounds like a good fit for your skills and experience, please apply Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.