System Integration Test Manager

Indra Group

. Establish and run UK system test laboratories supporting integrated transport and ticketing systems .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRedhill • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in establishing and managing test laboratories for integrated transport and ticketing systems, including planning, execution, and coordination of multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in test planning, defect management, and technical documentation to ensure operational readiness and compliance.

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Test Laboratory ManagementTest Planning and ExecutionDefect ManagementTechnical DocumentationIntegration of Hardware and Software

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Hard Skills

Test ManagementRequirements CoverageConfiguration ControlTest EvidenceTroubleshootingInfrastructure Needs IdentificationCommissioning and Operational ReadinessEnd-to-End TestingLaboratory Equipment KnowledgeAutomated Testing

Soft Skills

Team CoordinationClear CommunicationProblem SolvingEscalation of IssuesWorkable Delivery Planning

Tools & Technologies

DOORSTestRailJiraDevice SimulatorsTest Automation

Industry Keywords

Transport SystemsAutomatic Fare CollectionTicketing SystemsConnected DevicesOperational Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and run UK system test laboratories supporting integrated transport and ticketing systems
Translate testing scope, building plans and equipment inventory into laboratory designs, installation plans and commissioning schedules
Define requirements for test benches, device positioning, racks, cabling, power, cooling, network connectivity, secure access and safe working
Coordinate Facilities and technical specialists to deliver laboratory requirements and resolve dependencies
Plan and coordinate equipment procurement or transfer, receipt, inventory, installation and configuration
Ensure software, licences, accounts, test data, documentation and supporting components are available
Coordinate network and back-office access, environment configuration and integration with external systems
Define and execute commissioning and readiness checks, including representative end-to-end test flows
Manage setup schedules, costs, risks and dependencies, including phased equipment transfers and continuity of testing
Establish asset and configuration baselines, operating procedures, support arrangements and user training
Support system, integration and regression testing for technical changes and releases
Plan workloads, allocate people and environments, coordinate execution, and report progress, defects and risks
Develop and maintain test plans, entry and exit criteria, requirements traceability and test evidence
Coordinate defect triage and provide recommendations on test completion and release readiness
Manage laboratory bookings, access, configurations, software versions and test data
Own laboratory availability and coordinate maintenance, repairs, spares, calibration, licence renewals and support
Manage environment incidents and recovery with technical support teams
Coordinate suppliers and maintain relationships with client test and engineering teams
Plan laboratory upgrades and capacity changes as the service evolves

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience taking a comparable test laboratory or integrated test facility from initial requirements and layout through installation, commissioning and operational readiness
Experience as a Test Manager for complex systems combining physical devices, software, networks and external interfaces, with responsibility for teams, planning, execution and reporting
Practical understanding of laboratory equipment, test environments and hardware and software integration
Ability to identify infrastructure needs, troubleshoot with specialists and manage technical dependencies end to end
Strong knowledge of test planning, requirements coverage, defect management, configuration control and test evidence
Experience using test management tools and automated testing
Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and suppliers, manage schedules and costs, escalate issues clearly and turn incomplete information into a workable delivery plan
Ability to produce technical documentation and communicate confidently with engineers, programme teams and clients
Desirable: Transport, automatic fare collection, ticketing or payment systems, or comparable laboratories involving connected devices and complex operational systems
Desirable: Transferring an existing test service or equipment into a new facility while maintaining testing capability and working with incumbent suppliers during transition
Desirable: DOORS, TestRail and Jira or equivalent; device simulators, test automation and security-sensitive test environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Holidays: 25 days per annum + 8 days bank holidays (options to buy/sell days)
Pension – 4% employee and 4% employer
Private medical insurance (including dental & optical)
Life assurance
Income protection
Employee assistance programs
Flexible/remote working options
Charitable initiatives
Social events (formal & informal)
Learning and development programs
Innovative & collaborative work environment