D365 Transition Manager (Testing and Cutover) | Rheolwr Trawsnewid D365 (Profi a Phontio)
Posted 3 days ago by Transport for Wales
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Undetermined
Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom
Summary: The D365 Transition Manager (Testing and Cutover) at Transport for Wales is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end testing and cutover processes of the Dynamics project. This role involves coordinating testing cycles, managing process defects, and ensuring alignment between business stakeholders and the project team. The position is part of a fixed-term contract aimed at transforming transport in Wales to be more sustainable. Candidates should possess relevant experience in testing management and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a plan to coordinate and execute testing cycles, including system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and performance testing.
- Identify and manage process defects by logging, triaging, and tracking issues in Azure DevOps (ADO).
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation using Azure DevOps (test plans, test cases, and test scripts).
- Support alignment between business stakeholders and the project team by providing advice and guidance.
Key Skills:
- Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience in managing testing cycles, including SIT, UAT, and performance testing.
- Demonstrable experience of cutover processes, including data migration and system configuration.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing project delivery.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Pontypridd
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Please note: this is a 12 month fixed-term contract
Equal Opportunities
At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.
Who we are
At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing. We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.
Role responsibilities
The D365 Transition Manager (Testing and Cutover) will be responsible for end-to-end testing of the dynamics project for Transport for Wales. It will also oversee the cutover process, including data migration, system configuration.
- Develop a plan to coordinate and execute testing cycles, including system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and performance testing to ensure system readiness and business functionality
- Identify and manage process defects by logging, triaging, and tracking issues in Azure DevOps (ADO) and working closely with the project team and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and risk mitigation
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation by using Azure DevOps (test plans, test cases, and test scripts) that reflect business requirements and provide traceability throughout the testing lifecycle.
- Support alignment between business stakeholders and the project team by providing advice and guidance to ensure testing activities align with project objectives and timelines.
Who we’re looking for
- Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience in managing testing cycles, including system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and performance testing.
- Demonstrable experience of cutover processes, including data migration, system configuration, and user training.
- Demonstrable experience of stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing the successful project delivery.
Welsh Language Skills
The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role. Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.
Next steps
Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details. TFW is a Disability Confident employer. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful. This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you have submitted an application for this role within the last 6 months and were unsuccessful, please do not re-apply as regrettably, your application will not be considered. Note that you must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship.