Programme Test Manager

RDF Group are urgently recruiting for a Project Test Manager in the North East with programme knowledge of Oracle implementations and strong experience of the Financial Services , Retail Banking industry is essential.The contract role will be for 3 months initially. This role requires an urgent start (at the latest) the last week of June, therefore please only apply if you are available to interview and start in the next 3 weeks.The Role:This role will require the Programme Test Manager to take on the management of a key strategic Programme working with stakeholders across the business and IT. You will be responsible for co-ordinating all testing activity on complex and / or strategic assignments as required. The overall remit is to ensure that Business, IT systems and infrastructure changes are tested and successfully implemented, with no detrimental impact to normal business operation, according to business requirements and within agreed timescales. Holding an ISEB / ISTQB accreditation, you will have previous experience of running a large scale Oracle Financials based Testing initiative with multiple partners (internal / external). As such, you will have previous experience of defining a Programme Test Strategy and defining the agreed standards / framework.Essential Requirements:* Held a Test Management / Programme Test Manager / Project Test Management role in Financial Services* Previous experience of working on Oracle Implementations Programmes, Oracle Financials* Financial Services, Retail Banking* Hold ISEB / ISTQB certification * Strong experience of manual testing / system testing and experience of working in a Waterfall environment* Proven Background in running a large sale testing initiative with multiple internal and external partners * Experience of defining a Programme test strategy and associated resourcing requirements in line with the clients Testing standards / Frameworks * Experience of generating Management Information * In-depth knowledge and experience of wide range of testing techniques* Extensive experience working in a fast paced complex delivery environmentThis is a fantastic opportunity to work with a highly reputable FTSE client .If you have the necessary skills and expertise to fulfil this role then please send through your CV to lease note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV.RDF Group provide Talent Management Solutions to some of the most prestigious organisations in the UK, including many FTSE100 companies and Top 100 Places to Work as listed in The Times. RDF Group operates as an employment agency and employment business.