Description
Our client is looking for a Non-Functional Test Manager. This is a delivery focussed, hands-on role that requires the ability to plan, manage and co-ordinate the non-functional testing.
Candidates MUST be Security cleared.
Specific activities include, but are not limited to:
- Liaise with the delivery test leads
- Creation of a Programme E2E Non Functional Test Strategy, Plan and Scripts
- Develop a NF test schedule working with the supplier and MSP test lead
- Participate in the preparation and execution of Authority Non Functional E2E testing activities including supporting defect management.
- Creation of NF TCRs for approval by the OSM Programme Test Manager and Authority
- Liaise with other relevant Test, Transition and Assurance SMEs
- Attend Programme Meetings where required
- Assurance and approval of Supplier and MSPs Test Strategy(s), NF Test Plan(s) and NF Test Script(s) as complete, appropriate and credible.
- Assurance of Supplier and MSPs internal Non Functional Test Execution in accordance with the NF test plans for approval by the OSM Programme Test Manager and Authority.
Knowledge and Skills required:
- Minimum of SC clearance
- ISEB/ISTQB certified
- Hands-on experience of supplier Non functional test assurance
- Good knowledge at management level of:
- Non functional test planning
- Test Co-ordination
- Experience testing tooling and business process change
- Experience producing NF test reports to inform programme and senior management decision making
- Experience with defect management
- Effective at managing risk to ensure delivery timelines are maintained
- Familiar with change and release management processes
- A customer facing self-starter with good time management and communication skills
- Experience working as part of a team in a fast-paced multi-supplier environment
Desirable Skills:
- Experience of JSP604
- Non functional hands on testing
- ITIL Foundation
Tools:
- Good knowledge from a management perspective and a level of hands on ability of a broad range of tool categories:
- Test management: Jira
- Non functional tools - NexThink, JMeter etc
Start: ASAP
Duration: 4 Months + extensions
Location: REMOTE and after Covid will be onsite in Andover
Language: English
Rate: Market
If you are interested, please send your latest CV and we will call you to discuss further.
Candidates MUST have a current UK passport.