Senior Test Manager

• 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.