Head of Testing

HEAD OF TESTING

The Head of Testing is accountable for:

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STRATEGY AND DIRECTION OF TESTING - Capable of using their analytical skills and judgement to work with third party vendors to define Test Strategies suitable for implementation across Client. Ensuring that these align with both the business objectives and policies and standards as may be relevant and applicable to the delivery of testing within Client.
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MANAGING BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT - Recognised as an authority on Testing, capable of advising and guiding stakeholders to ensure that they understand their responsibilities during User Acceptance Testing.
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MANAGING IMPEDIMENTS TO THE DELIVERY OF THE TAAS SERVICE - Delivering effective and timely solutions to any impediments impacting the embedding and implementation of the TaaS service in Client.
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MANAGING THE DELIVERY OF TESTING - Ensuring that the service delivered under the TaaS agreement remains preparation and execution of testing remains on track, acting as an escalation point for issues as they arise, ensuring that 3rd party providers to projects deliver in line with their responsibilities in respect of testing, and ensuring that regular, accurate progress updates are provided to stakeholders.
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PRINCE 2/ITIL AND TEST QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL.
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YOU WILL BE BASED IN THE NETHERLANDS 4 DAYS A WEEK AND 1 DAY IN THE UK, SO WE REQUIRE EITHER A DUTCH NATIONAL OR EUROPEAN RESIDENT THAT SPEAKS BOTH ENGLISH AND DUTCH.