Description
Test Manager
6 month initial contract
Based in London
90% On-site work
DV Cleared
Inside IR35
£500 - £600 per day DOE
*Please note this role requires DV Clearance
Job Description
The role will be focused on multi-tiered programme that is looking for a proactive Test Manager with 5+ years' experience (preferably with a back history in system engineering), and be responsible for the delivery of successful projects and programmes via a testing focus for the end client. The role will require someone with strategic thinking but with the drive to continue hands-on testing activities when required
Main Duties:
Responsible for ensuring all change projects and programmes develop appropriate test and transition management plans in collaboration with the operating business unit(s), delivery managers and internal.
external stakeholders to address the identified impacts for all change initiatives in preparation for release.
Coach and mentor any stakeholders involved or connected to the test and transition practices, assuring the readiness of the business for change and identify associated risks and issues.
Work with the Solution Delivery and Change Teams to agree testing approaches, tooling and issue mitigations identified within the various testing events
Required Skills
At least 5 years work experience of performing a system test/engineering role;
Extensive experience with Test Automation
2 years' experience in Programme Testing Management
Strategic and technical leadership to support delivery of testing
Analysis and definition of effective test strategy
Applications of testing knowledge with Waterfall/Agile methodologies
Broad experience of technology domains;
Software and systems integration
Windows Server
Active Directory
Group Policy Objects
VMware
SharePoint
MS Exchange
Bespoke application code
Bespoke software code
Cisco networking systems
Demonstrable experience in IT systems testing and assurance activities
Good working knowledge and experience of Security Enforcing technologies;
Good working knowledge and experience of secure gateway solutions providing interconnectivity to external 'untrusted' networks;