Senior Test Manager in Bassaleg - CV-Library

Annual Salary: £60,000 - £69,000
Location: South Wales
Job Type: Full-time, PermanentAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled IT Test Manager to join a forward-thinking Utility company. The ideal candidate will have a background in utilities or a regulated environment and be adept at developing IT testing strategies and implementing test plans across various systems. This role involves leading the testing aspect of multiple concurrent IT projects in a largely outsourced environment and requires a candidate who can effectively engage with all levels of the organisation.

Day to Day of the role:

Develop and take ownership of the IT Test Strategy.
Manage all aspects of the Testing services including management, support, development, and delivery.
Collaborate with IT Team colleagues and business stakeholders to define project test plans.
Lead, plan, and manage system testing in multiple, concurrent, complex IT projects.
Provide expert advice on testing complex programmes, including presenting to senior management and wider teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Degree level education is desirable.
ISTQB Testing Certification is desirable.
Awareness of Prince 2 Practitioner or similar project management methodology.
ITIL experience or qualification is beneficial.
Significant experience as a Test Manager in projects.
Hands-on technical experience in Manual/Automated, Integration, and Load testing.
Experience in implementing Test Frameworks.

Experience Required:

Considerable IT Testing experience across diverse and complex projects.
Previous utilities experience or experience in a regulated environment is desirable.
Project implementation expertise.
Contractual/Commercial awareness and experience.
Process and Governance design and implementation expertise.
Vendor and customer management skills.
Ability to solve complex problems.
Flexibility in terms of role and responsibilities.
Hardworking team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

Competitive salary of between £60,000 and £69,000.
Hybrid working model.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Retirement Savings Plan with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with employer doubling at 10% - totalling 15%.
14 x salary Life Insurance linked to the Retirement Savings Plan.
"Choices" flexible benefit scheme options.
Access to Financial Wellbeing Programme.
Retail discounts and cashback scheme.
Annual salary review.
Discretionary annual performance bonus of up to 15%.To apply for this IT Test Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role