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# Software Test Manager

- **Company:** Tgw Limited
- **Location:** Market Harborough, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Test Management, Strategies of Testing
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/software-test-manager/tgw-limited-job107958383

## About the Role

* ISTQB Foundation Qualification in Software Testing.
 * Previous leadership and people management experience.
 * Experience leading software testing within complex software delivery environments.
 * Strong knowledge of testing strategies, processes, governance, and quality standards.
 * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
 * Ability to analyse and communicate quality metrics, risks, and performance data.
 * Proven experience driving continuous improvement and organisational change.
 * Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

 * ISTQB Advanced Test Management Qualification.
 * Experience within warehouse automation, WMS, or WCS environments.
 * Experience developing or implementing test automation solutions.
 * Experience supporting software commissioning and deployment activities in operational environments.

## Description

Were looking for an experienced Software Test Manager to lead our testing function and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality Warehouse Control System (WCS) software. Reporting to the Director of IT, you'll be responsible for defining testing strategies, driving automation, developing testing standards, and leading a talented team in a fast-paced software delivery environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a people focused leader who is passionate about software quality, continuous improvement, and developing high-performing teams.

As Software Test Manager, you will:

 * Lead, coach, and develop the Software Test Team and Test Team Leaders
 * Define and implement testing strategies, governance frameworks, and quality standards
 * Oversee planning, estimation, scheduling, and execution of testing activities across multiple projects
 * Drive the automation testing strategy to improve coverage, efficiency, and repeatability
 * Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives
 * Support customer testing, deployment, commissioning, and go-live activities
 * Collaborate with Development, Project Delivery, customers, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes
 * Play an active role within the WCS Management Team and contribute to wider departmental objectives


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