Test Manager Test Manager - Transformation Portfolio Location: Southampton (2-3 days onsite per week) Contract Duration: Initial 6 months (likely extension) IR35 Status: Umbrella Engagement Start Date: ASAPAre you a seasoned Test Manager with a passion for leading complex testing programmes across multiple vendors and workstreams? We''re partnering with a client undergoing a major transformation portfolio and seeking a high-calibre Test Manager to drive robust testing strategy and governance across a range of customer-centric initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Lead test delivery across complex, multi-vendor environmentsDefine and embed test strategy across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery frameworksImplement best practices across automation, manual testing, test governance and quality assuranceOversee environment readiness, test data management, and reporting of test metricsEngage with senior stakeholders, resolving blockers and ensuring continuous improvement of test processesEnsure traceability of test activities across diverse programmes in a heavily regulated settingRequired Experience and Skills:Proven experience delivering end-to-end test management in complex transformation settingsStrong automation experience using tools such as Selenium, UFT, Playwright, or KatalonWorking knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD)Experience working within matrix organisations and managing multiple delivery streamsStrong grasp of test governa