IT Test Manager - Corsham - 3 Months - £500/£565 p/d

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IT Test Manager - Corsham - 3 Months - £500/£565 p/d IT Test Manager - Corsham - 3 Months - £500/£565 p/d The work location is based in Corsham 3 Month Contract Pay rate is between £500 to £560 per day. Job description:The Test Manager will be responsible for management of the Test Engineering team, leading the System & System Integration testing of the New Style of Information Technology (Deployed) OpNet system, and engaging with all major project stakeholders in order to have OpNet accepted into live service.Working within an Agile environment, you will manage all System Integration deliverables and present the system at all key acceptance events, in line with the defined overall test approach and procedures.You will be responsible for key inputs and dependencies, resource demands and test reports.Reporting directly to the NSoIT(D) Head of Integration Test & Trials, (IT&T) you will also assist with improving the NSoIT(D) project testing strategy, whilst ensuring the team understand and meet the defined project objectives/deadlines. 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 authorities, (NCHQ, MCTA, MCS IA).Strong technical maritime background, with an emphasis on test, delivery and acceptance procedures of IT systems in the maritime 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 methodologies. Essential Skills:'End to end' test validation and System Integration testing.Exceptional 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. Desirable SkillsISQTB Test Manager certification or equivalentKnowledge of, or experience of, military IS systems.Experience of Confluence and Jira. Working within both 'Waterfall' & Agile methodologies would be an advantage. If you are relevant or interested don't delay, contact me on 0161 924 1416 or email me at