Test Manager   (Permanent)  East Sussex coast

Has overall responsibility for setting the test strategy, implementing the testing governance and process frameworks and leading the Testing Team, comprising SIT and UAT.  Critical accountability for the testing framework and success of the testing phases of our key strategic programmes and all projects. 

Expert in business process improvement, software testing and of all testing events throughout the development lifecycle

Skilful communicator with excellent ability to build relationships at all levels and communicate well with a wide range of Stakeholders, internal client groups and employees

 Has a comprehensive knowledge of testing activities and techniques and is able to manage the testing within complex IT projects

Comprehensive knowledge in the development and application of Quality Assurance Techniques

Demonstrable experience of managing a Testing function

Supplier management experience (both on shore and off shore desirable)

Experience managing resources that includes both internal and externally sourced Testers

Testing Strategy development and delivery

All aspects of testing processes across multiple development methodologies

Business process improvement techniques

Project management principles, methods and techniques

Business Analysis techniques

Modern development techniques, especially Agile Development, Waterfall, Scrumfall

Commercial acumen

Business Analysis methods

Application Development methods and techniques

Configuration Management