SCADA (Defect Manager and TMO) - 6 months - Inside IR35 - Hybrid in Warwick
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£425 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Hybrid/3x a week in Warwick, UK
Summary: The role of Defect Manager/Test Management Office (TMO) Analyst involves leading the defect management function within a large-scale SCADA transformation programme for a global consultancy. The position requires extensive experience in defect management and is based in Warwick, following a hybrid working model. The contract is for an initial 6 months and falls inside IR35, necessitating SC clearance or eligibility. The role emphasizes quality control and structured reporting across testing phases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define, implement, and continuously improve the defect management process, ensuring compliance across multiple test phases (functional, non-functional, network, infrastructure).
- Lead structured defect triage sessions across various levels (eg, infrastructure, applications, Scrum teams), coordinating stakeholders and ensuring efficient prioritization and resolution.
- Oversee the full defect lifecycle - from logging through resolution - ensuring defects meet quality standards, include proper evidence, and are tracked accurately.
- Produce clear, insightful defect metrics and test reports using JIRA, Excel, and Power BI to inform programme stakeholders and support risk-based decision-making.
Key Skills:
- Extensive hands-on experience (5+ years) managing defects in large, complex transformation programmes, including defining defect processes.
- Skilled in working across cross-functional teams (technical, business, third-party vendors) with excellent coordination and communication abilities.
- Ability to facilitate effective triage sessions, assign severity and priority appropriately, and drive issues to resolution with a risk-focused approach.
- Proficient in JIRA and XRAY (including JQL), with the ability to generate defect dashboards and advanced reports using Excel and Power BI.
Salary (Rate): 425
City: Warwick
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT