Test Manager
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit a Test Manager for an initial 12 month contract on a rate of £500/day (Outside IR35). This role will have flexible working arrangements.
Responsibilities:
– Develop test strategies as per specific requirements
– Develop standards for documentation for each stage of the testing cycle
– Execution of an agreed Testing approach and detailed planning
– Management of Test Plans, risks, issues and changes to ensure successful delivery of the testing activity
– Responsible for testing reporting and visibility to various governance forums
– Owning Test Phase related changes to ensure overarching programme milestones are achieved
– Direct and monitor the work of assigned Testing resources
– Identify and manage problems, risks and issues which may affect the successful delivery of the Test Phase, initiating or escalating corrective action as appropriate
– Support all aspects of communication related to the test Phase, including the preparation of collateral as agreed with the test workstream lead and/or Project Senior Reporting Officer (SRO)
– Support the integration of project outcomes into business-as-usual, addressing the readiness of users, compatibility of work systems and the realisation of benefits
– Establishing and managing reviews at appropriate points during and after migration events
– Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and represent the project and business as usual changes at relevant Test Phase meetings
– Work alongside the test workstream leads in developing plans and schedules to successfully ensure successful outcomes
– Coordinate and support the business experts and application support teams to carry out testing of changes to operational systems
– Deploy test methodologies to achieve expected results
– Support the transition to an Application Lifecycle Management approach, including the subsequent transition to automated testing for business applications
– Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and represent the project and business as usual changes at relevant Test Phase meetings
– Review existing artefacts and processes and amend as required
– Support any new ways of working e.g., test automation
Essential Skills:
– Proven track record of managing Test Phases within agreed timescales
– Accustomed to delivering in demanding and high paced organisations
– Experience implementing Test Automation tools and processes
– Experience of developing test strategy with supporting documentation standards
– Experience in Transformation Projects/Programmes (upgrades, implementations)
– Experience of working closely with key stakeholders
– Experience of Agile Delivery
– Confident and competent in Microsoft Office applications including MS project
– Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling Test Phases
– Analytical thinker able to interpret information and statistical performance analysis for both internal and external purposes
– Good decision-making skills
– Excellent planning and organisational skills
– Excellent communication and presentation skills with an ability to build strong relationships at all levels
– Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to ensure the most effective and efficient delivery of the Project/Test Phase
– Ability to foster a culture of trust and co-operation and team working
– Self-Starter
– Good Attention to detail
– Strong customer focus
– High level of personal adaptability i.e., able to remain effective in changing business circumstances
– Highly motivated/enthusiastic
Desirable Skills:
– Experience of MS Dynamics 365 projects
– Experienced using Azure DevOps and SharePoint
– Ability to bring together different teams to work collaboratively
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
Responsibilities:
– Develop test strategies as per specific requirements
– Develop standards for documentation for each stage of the testing cycle
– Execution of an agreed Testing approach and detailed planning
– Management of Test Plans, risks, issues and changes to ensure successful delivery of the testing activity
– Responsible for testing reporting and visibility to various governance forums
– Owning Test Phase related changes to ensure overarching programme milestones are achieved
– Direct and monitor the work of assigned Testing resources
– Identify and manage problems, risks and issues which may affect the successful delivery of the Test Phase, initiating or escalating corrective action as appropriate
– Support all aspects of communication related to the test Phase, including the preparation of collateral as agreed with the test workstream lead and/or Project Senior Reporting Officer (SRO)
– Support the integration of project outcomes into business-as-usual, addressing the readiness of users, compatibility of work systems and the realisation of benefits
– Establishing and managing reviews at appropriate points during and after migration events
– Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and represent the project and business as usual changes at relevant Test Phase meetings
– Work alongside the test workstream leads in developing plans and schedules to successfully ensure successful outcomes
– Coordinate and support the business experts and application support teams to carry out testing of changes to operational systems
– Deploy test methodologies to achieve expected results
– Support the transition to an Application Lifecycle Management approach, including the subsequent transition to automated testing for business applications
– Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and represent the project and business as usual changes at relevant Test Phase meetings
– Review existing artefacts and processes and amend as required
– Support any new ways of working e.g., test automation
Essential Skills:
– Proven track record of managing Test Phases within agreed timescales
– Accustomed to delivering in demanding and high paced organisations
– Experience implementing Test Automation tools and processes
– Experience of developing test strategy with supporting documentation standards
– Experience in Transformation Projects/Programmes (upgrades, implementations)
– Experience of working closely with key stakeholders
– Experience of Agile Delivery
– Confident and competent in Microsoft Office applications including MS project
– Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling Test Phases
– Analytical thinker able to interpret information and statistical performance analysis for both internal and external purposes
– Good decision-making skills
– Excellent planning and organisational skills
– Excellent communication and presentation skills with an ability to build strong relationships at all levels
– Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to ensure the most effective and efficient delivery of the Project/Test Phase
– Ability to foster a culture of trust and co-operation and team working
– Self-Starter
– Good Attention to detail
– Strong customer focus
– High level of personal adaptability i.e., able to remain effective in changing business circumstances
– Highly motivated/enthusiastic
Desirable Skills:
– Experience of MS Dynamics 365 projects
– Experienced using Azure DevOps and SharePoint
– Ability to bring together different teams to work collaboratively
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
