Test Manager

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Test Manager - IT Banking Solutions

My client is a global leader in providing IT solutions that enable Retail Banks and Retailers to focus on what’s important - their customers

Summary of the Job

The Testing & Infrastructure Manager will lead the provision of high quality testing and infrastructure management services internally and to clients software solutions.

The Testing & Infrastructure Manager will be responsible for ensuring that testing moves smoothly from development and then into support. They will also be responsible for ensuring that the necessary infrastructure is in place and available to the required performance standards to support delivery.

Key Responsibilities

To lead the definition of individual test plans and strategies along with processes and procedures. To liaise closely with Business Analysts and project / programme management personnel to ensure testing is robust and comprehensive

To oversee the management of end-to-end testing activities, including estimating, definition of detailed delivery schedules, testing milestones and dependencies, acceptance criteria, quality criteria, commercial arrangements and financial parameters, management of sub-contractors / partners

To ensure sufficient resource and skill levels are forecast and in place JIT. To ensure staff are equipped and fully briefed about testing requirements (will include operational personnel for UAT)

To oversee the management of testing delivery against the agreed plan and initiate ‘remedial’ action (or escalation), when required. To ensure the smooth transition from testing into ongoing support and delivery

To ensure the testing methodology is robustly followed, particularly with regard to planning, control, reporting, documentation, quality, risk analysis and management and change control

To verify test requirements/functional specifications/testcases meet the required quality standards

To oversee the design, development, implementation and ongoing management of all infrastructure support and associated resources

To ensure that appropriate testing environments are defined, developed and maintained to the required standards to enable the whole PS organisation access in a controlled manner

To prepare and control testing and infrastructure budget and ensure delivery against financial targets set. To ensure accurate financial forecasting of the performance

To lead the definition and updating of the Company’s overall testing methodology and standards including the definition of testing tools and automation developing business cases as required

To ensure all testing ‘stakeholders’ are identified and sufficiently informed and involved during all stages of the testing activity. To ensure each individual ‘stakeholder’ provides high levels of personal and public support to the testing activity

To participate in sales campaigns, particularly leading the demonstration of our testing credentials and capability to potential clients

To ensure appropriate and timely reporting of all activities and escalation where necessary

To lead, manage, coach and mentor all personnel in the team to ensure high levels of performance and to develop ‘new talent’ within the Company for the future

To set and agree objectives for personnel in the team to ensure achievement of results and focus and motivation of staff. To monitor performance against targets on a regular basis; taking remedial action as necessary

To complete ad hoc duties and tasks allocated through line management chain from time to time