Test Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

A Test Manager is responsible for planning, management and execution of the test process. The Test Manager prepares and executes the different test levels, monitors the progress and reports the result of the test execution to relevant stakeholders. The Test Manager may involve one or more Test Engineers in execution of these tests; however, the Test Manager is overall responsible for the tests.

The role is active throughout the life cycle.

RESPONSIBILITIESDefining the test strategy for features and for the project as a whole.
Definition and executing the master test plan based on a risk based approach
Day-to-day management of test activities.
Acknowledging, anticipating and reporting on project risks.
Providing objective insight into the quality of the software.
Execution of test process optimizations.

Knowledge and Competences

Test Specific
Extensive knowledge about test management documentation
Knowledge about test in the development process (LPD and v-model)
Extensive knowledge about test management tools (HP Quality Center)
TMAP Test engineer
TMAP Business Driven Test Management (BDTM)

EXPERIENCE WITH:
o A risk based approach to test management
o Test and test management within an agile context
o Implementing test process improvement

GENERAL
Overview of system landscape
Knowledge about:
o Basic project management
o Defect management process
o Data quality, quality assurance and quality management
o System design and implementation processes
o Change management

KEY DELIVERABLES: Test Managment of new and fixed functionality within the RCM system (including WAM Product, RCM extended component and web services to/from Workflow/BPM application)

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED: Quality Centre
Focal Point
Remedy

YEARS OF SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE WITH REFERENCE TO MANDATORY SKILLS: 5 YEARS

THIS POSITION HAS MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES FOR A TEAM OF FOUR MEMBERS