Programme Test Manager QA m f d

Description de la mission

Programme Test Manager (QA) (m/f/d)
London- (Hybrid)
emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm Specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions.
We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towards our clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine.
We are looking for a dynamic individual who will play a pivotal role in driving and supporting various technical projects within our Technology & Testing Practice. The ideal consultant will possess a strong blend of technical expertise, stakeholder management skills, and a deep understanding of QA Testing.
The role:
To define, implement and oversee the approach to test within the programme – Test Strategy
To deliver or manage the delivery of required test collateral – Test Strategy, Plans, Schedule, Closure Reports, Estimates, Reporting, Defect Management
Defining roles and responsibilities for the test team including specific responsibilities for producing quality test deliverables and assisting the resourcing using both internal and external partners.
Creating project/programme estimates, using designated estimation tools and other test collateral, (Test Plans, test schedule, test reports etc), based on known/assumed scope and execution activities
Defining entry and exit criteria for test phases
Leading the strategic direction of the Test team, across multiple workstreams within the programme
To manage test delivery in line with the agreed test strategy working with key stakeholders across the technology and business
To assist in defining the test environment strategy for the programme
Managing the governance and go/no go checkpoint processes with the Test Assurance team
To ensure that all test phases across the programme achieve the agreed entry/exit criteria before proceeding to the next
Ensuring strong quality gates are met and adhered to with supplier accountability across all projects
Able to manage the communication to key stakeholders around any testing delays and there resulting impact as a result of slippage from suppliers, and other external factors.
Cultivating strong, collaborative working relationships with the wider IT and business functions as well as third parties
To Coach and support test team members as necessary
Key Skills and Experience:
To succeed in this role you will need:
Experience working on large scale complex programmes within Banking or Financial services
Proven track record of defining and successfully delivering testing strategies on large complex programmes
Understanding of testing strategies including technologies for automated testing
Experience in creating and implementing test automation strategies, automated testing methodologies, and approaches, tools, techniques (unit, functional, integration), executing automated test suites, and debugging test failures
Experienced with test management tools such as JIRA
Experience setting the technical vision for developing test automation and continuous integration
QA/testing automation experience
Inclusive people management experience
Strong stakeholder management skills up to board level
Politically astute and able to navigate around a complicated set of supplier and customer relationships
Risk management and quality approaches
Ability to work under pressure and to aggressive deadlines
Interested?
At emagine, we are committed to building an international and diverse team by embracing our different backgrounds.
If you are up to the challenge and would like to find out more, get in touch with us immediately, our internal recruitment team is always keen to hear from dynamic individuals that are looking to further their career and explore their full potential.
“emagine is an equal opportunity employer, and employment practices are based strictly on merit. It is the policy of the Company to give equal opportunity in employment regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion or ethnic origin”