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Test Manager

TECHNEST TALENT LTDWorthing, Sussex🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 30 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll have the chance to lead critical testing initiatives for a significant Operational Technology program, developing your expertise in industrial control systems and system integration. This hybrid role is perfect for an experienced OT testing professional who thrives on coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring the successful validation of complex solutions before deployment. Embrace this opportunity to grow your career with a reputable company!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Worthing, Sussex, United Kingdom
SCADAStakeholder Management

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced OT Test Lead to lead testing activities across a large Operational Technology and Telemetry programme. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering testing across OT infrastructure, industrial control systems, and supporting technologies, ensuring solutions are fully validated before deployment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the OT test strategy and test plans.
  • Lead System Integration Testing (SIT), End-to-End (E2E), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and regression testing.
  • Coordinate testing across engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, operational teams, and third-party suppliers.
  • Validate PLC, SCADA, HMI, telemetry, and enterprise system integrations.
  • Manage defects, test reporting, and test governance.
  • Support operational readiness, resilience, recovery, and cybersecurity testing.

Essential Experience

  • Proven experience leading testing within Operational Technology (OT) environments.
  • Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI, ICS, or similar industrial control systems.
  • Experience developing test strategies, plans, and test scripts.
  • Strong understanding of OT infrastructure, telemetry, and system integration.
  • Experience managing defects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

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