Summary: The Test Manager role at a public sector organization in Glasgow involves overseeing the testing phase of projects for an initial 12-month contract. The position requires the development of test strategies, management of test plans, and effective communication with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. The role also emphasizes the integration of project outcomes into business operations and the transition to automated testing methodologies. Flexible working arrangements are offered for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop test strategies as per specific requirements
• Develop standards for documentation for each stage of the testing cycle
• Execution of an agreed Testing approach and detailed planning
• Management of Test Plans, risks, issues and changes to ensure successful delivery of the testing activity
• Responsible for testing reporting and visibility to various governance forums
• Owning Test Phase related changes to ensure overarching programme milestones are achieved
• Direct and monitor the work of assigned Testing resources
• Identify and manage problems, risks and issues which may affect the successful delivery of the Test Phase, initiating or escalating corrective action as appropriate
• Support all aspects of communication related to the test Phase, including the preparation of collateral as agreed with the test workstream lead and/or Project Senior Reporting Officer (SRO)
• Support the integration of project outcomes into business-as-usual, addressing the readiness of users, compatibility of work systems and the realisation of benefits
• Establishing and managing reviews at appropriate points during and after migration events
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and represent the project and business as usual changes at relevant Test Phase meetings
• Work alongside the test workstream leads in developing plans and schedules to successfully ensure successful outcomes
• Coordinate and support the business experts and application support teams to carry out testing of changes to operational systems
• Deploy test methodologies to achieve expected results
• Support the transition to an Application Lifecycle Management approach, including the subsequent transition to automated testing for business applications
• Review existing artefacts and processes and amend as required
• Support any new ways of working eg, test automation

Key Skills:

• Proven track record of managing Test Phases within agreed timescales
• Accustomed to delivering in demanding and high paced organisations
• Experience implementing Test Automation tools and processes
• Experience of developing test strategy with supporting documentation standards
• Experience in Transformation Projects/Programmes (upgrades, implementations)
• Experience of working closely with key stakeholders
• Experience of Agile Delivery
• Confident and competent in Microsoft Office applications including MS Project
• Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling Test Phases
• Analytical thinker able to interpret information and statistical performance analysis for both internal and external purposes
• Good decision-making skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with an ability to build strong relationships at all levels
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to ensure the most effective and efficient delivery of the Project/Test Phase
• Ability to foster a culture of trust and co-operation and team working
• Self-Starter
• Good Attention to detail
• Strong customer focus
• High level of personal adaptability ie, able to remain effective in changing business circumstances
• Highly motivated/enthusiastic

Salary (Rate): £500

City: Glasgow

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: flexible

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other