Test Manager - Senior Consultant, Retail Technology

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SpikeRetail Technology, E-commerce

United KingdomFull-TimeSenior

Salary50,000 - 75,000 GBP per year

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Requirements

Proven experience defining and implementing test strategies across multiple projects
Strong background in retail and/or eCommerce delivery environments
Experience collaborating with and influencing both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Comfortable operating at both senior/strategic and detailed delivery levels
Strong understanding of modern SDLCs, delivery models, and testing practices
Awareness of evolving testing techniques, tools, and technology trends
Ability to work autonomously with accountability for outcomes

Responsibilities

Own and deliver testing strategy and execution across complex client engagements
Balance quality, delivery, and commercial considerations within managed services and project delivery
Act as a trusted testing lead for clients and internal stakeholders
Lead, mentor, and develop Spike consultants across projects
Contribute to Spike’s sales, marketing, and service development activities
Define and implement test strategies, processes, techniques, and approaches across varied delivery models
Lead delivery of small to medium test programmes across multiple workstreams, vendors, and technologies
Own test organisation, tooling, infrastructure, environments, and test data strategy
Ensure appropriate balance between delivery quality and commercial effectiveness
Provide delivery assurance and support Spike quality reviews across active programmes
Operate effectively across both strategic planning and detailed execution levels
Produce and own test estimates, strategies, and delivery approaches for proposals and client engagements
Support the Spike sales team through pre‑sales conversations, solution shaping, and bid input
Build strong, collaborative relationships with client stakeholders
Help position Spike’s quality and testing services effectively with existing and prospective clients
Support marketing activity by contributing content, case material, and service positioning
Lead, coach, and mentor Spike consultants across client projects
Support the development of Test Leads and less experienced consultants
Promote consistent quality standards, professionalism, and best practice
Contribute to knowledge sharing, methods, and continuous improvement within the Quality Management practice
Demonstrate Spike values through behaviour, decision‑making, and client interactions

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