Test Manager - DV Clearance Required


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LA International Computer Consultants Ltd

Listed on

28th August 2019

Location

Corsham

Salary/Rate

£550 - £600

Type

Contract

Start Date

October 2019

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My client is looking for a DV cleared Test Manager to work in an exciting area within the defence sector.

The role is outside of IR35.

An initial 6 month contract with great chances of extensions.

Core competencies

- Has defined authority and responsibility for a significant area of work,

including technical, financial and quality aspects. Establishes organisational

objectives and delegates responsibilities. Is accountable for actions and

decisions taken by self and subordinates.

- Influences policy formation on the contribution of own specialism to business

objectives. Influences a significant part of own organisation. Develops

influential relationships with internal and external customers/ suppliers/

partners at senior management level, including industry leaders. Makes

decisions which impact the work of employing organisations, achievement of

organisational objectives and financial performance.

- Performs highly complex work activities covering technical, financial and

quality aspects. Contributes to the formulation and implementation of IT

strategy. Creatively applies a wide range of technical and/or management

principles.

- Absorbs complex technical information and communicates effectively at all

levels to both technical and non-technical audiences. Assesses and

evaluates risk. Understands the implications of new technologies.

Demonstrates clear leadership and the ability to influence and persuade. Has

a broad understanding of all aspects of IT and deep understanding of own

specialism(s). Understands and communicates the role and impact of IT in

the employing organisation and promotes compliance with relevant

legislation. Takes the initiative to keep both own and subordinates' skills up to

date and to maintain an awareness of developments in the IT industry.

Specific Skills

Determines testing policy, and owns the supporting processes. Takes

responsibility for the management of all testing activities within a development

or integration project or programme. Manages all risks associated with

the testing and takes preventative action when any risks become

unacceptable. Assesses and advises on the practicality of testing process

alternatives.

Initiates improvements to test processes and directs their implementation.

Assesses suppliers' development and testing capabilities. Determines project

testing standards for all phases, influencing all parties to conform to those

standards. Manages client relationships with respect to all testing matters.

If this role seems suitable, you have an active DV security clearance and you are looking for your next challenge, apply to find out more!

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks.

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.

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