Our client, a leading global consultancy, is currently looking to hire a Senior Test Manager with experience in Performance and Stress Testing to join the team on a hybrid working contract basis.
In this role you will:
* Be responsible for the delivery of testing activity in various teams
* Define test strategies
* Work with project managers to plan and prioritise test activities
* Secure budget and develop test plans
* Manage resources and provide the required governance and reporting for a set of projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Planning and driving testing activities across all stages and iterations of product, systems, and service development
* Providing authoritative advice and guidance on any aspect of test estimation, planning, and execution
* Adopting and adapting appropriate testing methods, automated tools, and techniques to solve problems in tools and testing approaches
* Measuring and monitoring the application of testing standards
* Assessing risks and taking mitigating actions
* Identifying improvements and contributing to the development of organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for testing
* Implementing team member training and relevant skill certifications as needed
* Managing project milestones
* Resource forecasting and controlling attrition
* Promoting career development and performance
* Managing the expectations of key project stakeholders
* Managing and resolving issues
* Striving for Continuous Improvement on testing processes
* Escalation Point of Contact at project level
* Line Management
* Interviewing and selecting candidates for test roles
* Deputising for the Programme Test Manager/Head of Testing when required
* Management and Leadership skills - both from a person management perspective and from the overall control of the process
* Fostering an environment conducive to open, transparent communication among all levels. Managing difficult and complex interpersonal relationships
* Strong presentation and communication skills with an ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation as well as externally
* Business awareness, specific knowledge of the organisation's business area, drivers, structures, and priorities
* Assessing the performance of the teams, providing the necessary support and conducting appraisals. Assessing the needs of the team and enabling relevant professional development opportunities
* In-depth knowledge of management principles and processes. Identifying and exploring opportunities for continuous process improvement
* Building own training plan, agreeing with Line Manager, and ensuring that it is completed
* Maintaining a deep awareness of technology, product, industry developments and being expert in multiple areas
* Continuous learning by keeping up-to-date and acquiring relevant skills and certifications
If this role sounds like a good fit for your skills and experience, please apply!
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