Test Manager

Airbus; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a skilled Test Manager in Portsmouth to oversee testing and validation processes for critical projects. The role requires strong leadership to manage testing teams, establish effective strategies, and ensure compliance with technical standards. Ideal candidates will possess certifications in testing and project management, with a flexible working arrangement available. Competitive salary and extensive benefit packages are offered, including a contributory pension and various wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Flexible working hours

Discounted shopping

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in leading testing initiatives.
• Knowledge of compliance risks in project management.
• Proven ability in training and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Define test approach to meet customer requirements.
• Manage team deliverables against the test strategy.
• Ensure validation of technical solutions early in the process.

Skills

Management of test and verification strategies

Team leadership

Communication skills

Ability to minimize risk in projects

Education

Formal qualification in testing (ISTQB)

Formal qualification in project management (Prince 2)

Tools

Simulation/Testing tools

Project planning tools

Job description

****Job Description:******SECURITY CLEARANCE**: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance**TRAVEL REQUIRED**: Occasional travel within UK / and international**LOCATION**: Portsmouth (60% of your working week must be office based)**TYPE**: Full time**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU*** **Financial Reward**: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more* **Work / Life Balance**: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday (AP+)* **Personal Development**: Personalised development plan, and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities* **Health & Wellbeing**: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop.* **Family and Caregiving**: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave* **Inclusive Environment**: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight () to ,We are seeing a Test Manager to lead the overall test definition aspects of the project to which you are assigned. You will be accountable for defining the test approach to meet the Customer requirements and managing the team to deliver against this approach. You will be training other engineers and leading by example.**HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM*** Using appropriate tools and techniques verify and validate deliverables to standards defined in the BMS and specification requirements.* Be aware of technological/engineering developments and issues in industry and interact with the Engineering Management to continuously improve Engineering.* Manage production of test and verification strategies/plans which minimise risk by confirming validity of the technical solution as early/cost effectively as possible and verify that subcontractors’ deliverables fully meet their contracted requirements.* Advise in the creation/use of the System Reference Model or other test environments* Be accountable for a Verification Cross Reference Index of test and verification status against requirements* Be accountable for the defect management process with regards to T&V.**ABOUT YOU*** Formal qualification in testing – (Advanced Manager level of ISTQB in Software Testing)* Formal qualification in project management – (e.g. Prince 2 practitioner)* Formal training in project planning tools.**HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU**Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.********Company:********AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited**Employment Type:**Permanent-------**Experience Level:**Professional**Job Family:**Computing&Comm and Info& Data Processing By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.