SC cleared Test & Trials Manager - Corsham

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading the Testing Team in order to contribute to the overall success of project.
• Formulation and implementation of NSoIT(D) System Integration Testing strategies/plans.
• Defining the scope of testing within the context of each release.
• Demanding, deploying and managing resources at each stage of testing and acceptance.
• Reviewing and approving new NSoIT(D) Test Scripts/Scenarios for Core/Hub Services.
• Undertaking formal and informal reviews of the NSoIT(D) test documentation.
• Manage and maintain NSoIT(D) test plans.
• Assist with expanding technical test frameworks related to the NSoIT(D) project.
• Ensuring visibility, traceability, and control of testing process to deliver high-quality results.
• Weekly status reporting, including engagement with all major stakeholders at mandated project meetings.
• Presenting and conducting the acceptance trials to the relevant military acceptance authorities.

EXPERIENCE

Experience (min 3 years)

• Strong technical background, with an emphasis on test, delivery and acceptance procedures of complex Enterprise IT systems, ideally in a military environment.
• Experience of preparing test documentation including test plans, test scripts, evidence collection, defect reports and progress updates.
• Working knowledge of SDLC and testing concepts (i.e. Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Regression Testing, Performance Testing, and User Acceptance Testing).
• Prior hands-on experience with various test management and automated testing tools.
• Experience with documenting test procedures and writing release notes.
• Experience of working within Agile delivery methodologies.

Essential Skills:

Recent experience in testing and integration of:

• ‘End to end’ test validation and System Integration testing.
• Harbour Acceptance Testing (Maritime), User Acceptance Testing (Land)
• Proven communication and strong leadership skills when engaging with diverse and challenging audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond to changing project time scales and priorities, adjusting workload accordingly.
• SC Clearance as a minimum.

DESIRABLES

• ISQTB Test Manager certification or equivalent
• Knowledge of, or experience of, military IS systems.
• Experience of Military Information Services such as NATO FAS, UK Base Services and MOD Business management applications.
• Experience of Confluence and Jira. Working within both ‘Waterfall’ & Agile methodologies would be an advantage.