Test Manager - Telecommunications Infrastructure Program

Lead testing for a major telecommunications transformation program

We're seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead end-to-end testing across a large-scale telecommunications infrastructure program.

This is a key leadership role where you'll be responsible for defining testing strategy, overseeing complex testing activities across networks, platforms and infrastructure, and ensuring solutions are delivered to the highest standards before deployment.

Canberra-based candidates are strongly preferred. We are also open to candidates willing to travel regularly to Canberra for onsite engagement.

The Opportunity

Joining a high-profile program of work, you'll partner with technical teams, business stakeholders and vendors to drive successful testing outcomes across multiple project streams.

You'll take ownership of the testing function from strategy through to execution, influencing key delivery decisions and providing clear visibility of risks, quality metrics and program readiness.

This is an opportunity to lead testing within a complex telecommunications environment while helping shape the success of a critical infrastructure initiative.

12-month initial contract with strong extension potential.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute the overall testing strategy, framework and delivery approach

- Lead testing activities across system, integration, infrastructure, performance and UAT phases

- Manage test environments, defect management processes and testing governance

- Coordinate testing teams, vendors and key stakeholders across the program

- Provide explicit reporting, test metrics and risk recommendations to leadership

- Drive continuous improvement and testing best practice





- Mentor and support testing resources across the program

About You

You'll be an experienced Test Manager who has successfully delivered testing outcomes across large-scale telecommunications, infrastructure or complex ICT programs.

You are comfortable operating in highly technical environments, engaging with senior stakeholders and leading testing teams through complex delivery challenges.

Essential Experience

- Proven experience leading testing on large-scale telecommunications or infrastructure programs

- Strong background developing and executing enterprise-wide test strategies

- Experience managing complex test environments and multiple testing streams

- Demonstrated stakeholder and vendor management capability

- Strong understanding of quality assurance, testing governance and risk management

- Experience coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

- Strong analytical, reporting and leadership skills

Desirable Experience

- Telecommunications network and infrastructure experience

- Experience working within large government or enterprise environments

- ITIL, ISTQB, PMP or PRINCE2 certifications

- Exposure to automated testing frameworks and contemporary testing tools

Why Apply?

- Lead testing on a major telecommunications transformation program

- Work on complex, business-critical infrastructure initiatives

- Long-term engagement with extension potential

- Highly visible role with influence across the program

- Collaborative environment working alongside experienced technical specialists

If you're a Canberra-based Test Manager, or are willing to travel to Canberra for the right opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Please APPLY now or contact Helen Aprim @ [email protected]

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