Program Test Manager

We are looking for a Program Test Manager to manage of team of roughly 10 resources for a large institution within the financial services on an initial 6 month contract based in the Sydney CBD. The role requires a strong Program background using Test Methodologies and a background working within the Banking & Finance Sector.

Purpose of the role

• Responsible for leading a Test Team which includes resource management, performance assessments, resource planning, coaching / mentoring, budgeting

• Development of Test Strategies and Schedule accountability

Main focus areas of the role:

• Managers delivery and implementation of consistent test methodology, disciplines and processes using best practices.

• Key escalation point for Testing related project issues and manage them effectively to the desired effect.

• Key relationship manager for testing responsible for establishing and maintaining productive working relationships across the Business.

• Act as change agents initiating and implementing SDLC-wide Testing improvements to ensure delivery of quality for  responsible project

• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement by participating in related process improvement activities

• Ownership of testing tasks within a project, including development of schedules and cost estimation and Risk Based Testing Workshops

• Consult on all testing related matters to Senior Management and across Business units

• Strong focus and accountability for process improvement across the specific project

• Act as mentor to test team members and collate ideas and inputs for process improvement

• Plan, source, manage and develop project testing resources

• Provide governance over test estimation and resource plan for upcoming projects

• Ensuring Cost of Quality and Defect Removal Efficiency Targets are met

Skills and behaviours:

• Extensive experience working in large scale programs

• Extensive knowledge and experience with software development life cycles and process

• Familiarity with iterative or agile development processes

• Excellent analytical, problem solving, consulting and coaching skills.

• Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organisation and both internal and external customers.

Experience required

• 10+ years of previous program/project management experience skills, testing methodologies

• Experience in working in complex financial environments if strongly preferred.

• Interviews to be scheduled ASAP.

For further information on this role or to confidentially apply, please contact us on 02 8227 9200 or apply directly via the Apply for this job button. Only WORD FORMAT resumes will be accepted.