Test Manager | up to £55k | 2 year FTC | Remote
We are supporting a university on exclusive basis who are in the market for a Test Manager to work on a well-defined implementation of a new Student Management System. The successful candidates will be leading a team of 2 Test Analysts initially to ensure testing plan & strategy, governance and framework are in place is in place testing is carried out and manage the test framework, strategy and documentation.
Summary of the role:
Test Manager | UAT Testing | Regression Testing | Student Systems | Agile Testing | Automation Testing | Test Strategic planning & Framework | Test Plans
Role: Test Manager
Employment Type: FTC for 2 years initially
Location: Remote - periodic visit to on site | no more than once a month
Salary: £46,485 to £55,295
Benefits: 25 days of annual leave allowance courses (+bank holidays and university closures), discounted university + Pension
What we need to see (Essential):
- Experience in software & performance testing in large transformation projects within Higher Education sector
- Experience working in writing Test plans end to end
- Strong communication & stakeholder management skillsets
- Ability to manage and resolve conflict with cross teams
The Role
Reporting to the Programme Manager; the post holder will be a key part of a high profile, well-funded strategic implementation project where the university is looking to replace their existing system with a new one. You will play a crucial role in devising contributing to system testing to ensure all integrated and developed functionalities are fit for purpose and of high quality.
This will involve leading on UAT testing sessions with key stakeholders (PM. Solutions Architects, Lead BA, Developers, Suppliers, etc), developing testing plans as per UAT release and ensuring the testing is carried out to agreed levels and in line with the objectives of the operating model. The successful candidate will be able to also assist the university to procure and identify the correct testing toolsets required for the project. This will give you a high level influence on the design / strategy of automated testing to leave your mark
Key projects will include:
- Acting as a main point of contact when it comes to any information related to testing, testing resources, planning and testing priorities
- Planning testing rounds and coming up with innovative / latest testing methodologies
- Preparation and engagement for annual upgrade of the student management system
- Setting up minimum documentation required for testing & regular refresh of testing environment(s)
- Setting up testing strategy inline with the organisation's wider strategic plan & formalising the culture for this
Please see a summary of the requirement below:
Test Manager | UAT Testing | Tribal SITS | Agile Testing | Automation Testing | Test Strategic planning & Framework
What we would like to see (Desirable):
- Experience with automated testing (Selenium or other testing tools)
- Working in Higher Education environment
- Demonstrable experience in managing a small team of Test Analyst
- Experience designing and implementing test frameworks
- Experience designing and implementing test frameworks and governance
Target Start Date - ASAP (flexible)
Interviews will be taking place on Thursday the 14th of October. If you are interested apply today or get in touch with Yaf Okubet on 01615498006 for an informal chat