Testing and Quality Assurance Manager

Vantage Point Global is supporting a major transformation programme within the media sector, focused on the evolution of a large media organisation as part of a wider data‑driven transformation. We are seeking an experienced Testing / QA Manager to take ownership of test strategy definition and execution across the programme, ensuring quality outcomes across a complex, multi‑vendor solution landscape.

This role sits within a complex transformation programme and carries accountability for the end‑to‑end testing approach, covering all non‑unit testing activity. The Testing / QA Manager will lead the planning, coordination and execution of programme‑wide testing phases, working closely with vendors, delivery teams and business stakeholders to identify risks early and ensure testing supports a stable and successful go‑live.

We are particularly interested in individuals who can operate at both a strategic and delivery level, bring structure and discipline to large‑scale testing, and confidently manage dependencies, risks and issues in a fast‑paced transformation environment.

What you will be doing

• Define and own the end‑to‑end test strategy across the programme

• Plan, manage and coordinate all programme testing phases, including SIT, E2E, UAT and pre‑production testing

• Take responsibility for day‑to‑day management of all non‑unit testing activity, ensuring testing stays on track

• Identify, manage and mitigate testing risks, escalating issues as soon as they are reasonably predictable

• Work closely with vendor development teams to align on testing approach, scope, timelines and responsibilities

• Ensure testing is appropriately planned and sequenced across integrated systems and vendors

• Provide clear reporting on testing progress, quality metrics, risks and readiness

• Support business and delivery teams through UAT planning, execution and sign‑off

• Ensure testing outcomes support confident go‑live and transition to production

• Operate within programme governance structures, supporting mobilisation and ongoing delivery

What we are looking for

• Strong experience operating as a Testing Manager, QA Manager or Test Lead on complex transformation programmes

• Proven experience defining and delivering end‑to‑end test strategies across multi‑system environments

• Hands‑on experience managing SIT, E2E, UAT and pre‑production testing phases

• Experience coordinating testing across internal teams and third‑party vendors

• Strong risk management skills, with the ability to identify, mitigate and escalate testing issues early

• Experience reporting on testing progress, quality and readiness to senior stakeholders

• Confidence working in environments where delivery timelines and dependencies are tightly coupled

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Experience contributing to digital, data or platform‑led transformation initiatives

• UK‑based

• Exposure to data transformation programmes

Nice to haves

• Background in media, rights management or related creative industries

• Experience testing data‑heavy, integration‑led or multi‑vendor solutions

• Familiarity with modern testing tooling and test management platforms

• Experience working in consultancy‑led or multi‑supplier delivery environments

Vantage Point Global is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities, inclusive employer. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent, and welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

Things you need to know:

• To apply, you’ll need to provide us with a CV and answer a few initial questions.

• We’d like to make you aware that if you have not heard back from us within three weeks of the date of application that we will not be progressing your application.