QA Test Manager X2 - Investment Management Experience (im)

QA Test Manager - large financial institution - 3 month extendable contract

Role:

Creation of test strategy documents (regression test phase, future developments)

Define phase objective
Define test phase scope
applications
level of functionality
tester profiles
Define phase duration
Describe environment including test tools
Describe risks and mitigating actions
Describe constraints
Describe process to ensure all regression scripts are kept up to
date in accordance with specified functionality
Describe deliverables

Test Execution and Reporting

During the execution phase the Test manager will lead and manage a team of Test Analysts. They will provide support and guidance to IT project teams to ensure that agreed test criteria are met for each
test phase.

Supervise and participate in test execution
Execute tests as documented in the test case (QC)
oLog defects and work with developers to resolve
oRetest and close defects when they have been resolved &
update test tool
oWork closely with development, Project Manager and business
end users to achieve timely resolution of issues that arise
during the project
oLiaise and co-ordinate business testing activities prior to
production releases

Management & Reporting:

Manage the day-to-day activities of the test team
Provide detailed status reports and test tracking progress
Log and highlight risks and issues
Provide Test Completion reports to Project Management and
stakeholders

Experience/Skills required:

at least 3 years experience in
otest team management
otranslating business/functional requirements into test cases
otest case preparation and test execution tasks
Proven ability to identify issues and proactively determine ways to resolve them

Knowledge of the following is an advantage:
oMercury Quality Center
oTest Automation
Excellent documentation skills
Excellent inter-personal interaction and communication skills
Good understanding of QA processes and the Software Development Lifecycle
Accuracy, attention to detail and constant focus on quality
Ability to communicate with both business and technical departments
Experience of working with a structured project environment
Fluent in written and spoken English