PRODUCT MANAGER (TEST AUTOMATION)

Role: PRODUCT MANAGER (TEST AUTOMATION)

Scope of Work

• Lead and manage Tosca test automation as a shared capability for selected on-premise systems operating in secure environments, with direct accountability to the Client.
• This role covers the Tosca automation strategy and roadmap, adoption priorities, stakeholder engagement, licence utilisation, implementation standards, measurable outcomes, and management of a team of SQEs supporting Tosca adoption and testing capability uplift

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the Tosca product roadmap, adoption priorities, and implementation approach in line with ISG quality objectives.
• Work with stakeholders to identify suitable systems, test scenarios, and regression areas where Tosca automation can deliver clear value.
• Plan and manage the transition roadmap from manual testing to automation, with Tosca as the key tool for priority systems and other tools considered only where they better fit the technology stack or testing need.
• Manage and coach a team of SQEs supporting Tosca adoption, testing capability uplift, automation implementation, and quality improvement across selected systems.
• Track and report Tosca adoption progress, license utilization, automation coverage, benefits, risks, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Establish Tosca usage standards, reusable automation assets, naming conventions, evidence capture practices, and governance checkpoints.
• Review test artefacts, automation assets, and evidence records to ensure they are reusable, maintainable, and aligned with automation objectives.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 10 years in software testing, quality assurance, test automation, or product/platform management for enterprise systems.
• At least 3 years of experience leading an automation strategy and roadmap, automation platform, testing service, or equivalent capability across multiple stakeholders.

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline or experience.

  Professional testing certification, such as ISTQB, CSTE, or equivalent.

  Certified in Tricentis Tosca Architect or equivalent advanced Tosca automation certification.

• Experience planning or supporting Tosca setup ingovernment cloud or secure environments, such as the Government CommercialCloud, and integrating test automation with CI/CD tools or pipelines
• Experience managing, coaching, or providing work direction to a team of SQEs, testers, or quality engineers.
• Hands-on experience with Tosca test automation is essential, including designing reusable test cases, maintaining automation assets, and supporting automation execution.
• Strong understanding of test management methodologies, software delivery practices, Agile ways of working, and automation readiness.
• Ability to prioritise automation demand, balance stakeholder needs, and translate testing pain points into a practical Tosca adoption roadmap.