- Annual Salary: £60,000 - £69,000
- Location: South Wales
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
An 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.