Test Manager

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Role: Test Manager

Location: Bournemouth

Duration: 6 months +

Rate: £360.00pd

Role Purpose:

My Client is looking for a Test Manager to join the team in Bournemouth for an initial 6 month project.

The candidate must be an experienced Tester with the ability to manage Stakeholders.

Skills/ experience:

Test Planning:

* Collaborate with various teams both internal (Product, Tech, Operations) and external (Vendor, Street side and Clients) and design Test Approach.

* Write Test Strategy and detailed test plan covering Core Application and Upstream / Downstream Systems.

* Engage with external teams and secure technical and test support required for test execution.

Test Execution:

* Define Test Coverage Matrix detailing all technical and functional scenarios to be tested.

* Write / supervise creation of Test Scripts to be used for various phases of testing i.e. (Unit, User, Client, Market testing)

* Supervise execution of various testing phase and provide support in remediating coordination issues and technical issues with both internal and external teams.

* Conduct walkthroughs with internal and external teams and get their sign-off on test plans.

* Train / support Operations staff with test execution and defect resolution.

Defect Management:

* Responsible for managing daily defect calls with Tech AD and Vendor teams.

* Timely reporting of defects, tracking defect delivery date, re-test impact analysis and root cause analysis (RCA) of defects.

* Prioritise where possible or facilitate prioritisation discussion between Tech AD / Vendor and business stakeholders.

Vendor Management:

* Engage vendor and incorporate feedback into Test Plan.

* Give feedback to vendor on code Delivery Schedules, Release Notes, and Code Quality on a timely manner.

* Supervise vendor onsite resources aligned to support testing.

* Monitor and track vendor performance for Code Quality / Defect fixes.

Product Knowledge:

* Having good knowledge and understanding of Custody and Direct Custody business.

* Hands on knowledge on Trade Life Cycle and Asser Servicing, Life Cycle from local clearing agent's prospective.

* Knowledge of working with Middle East Banks and Market Participants will be an added advantage.

* Ability to write requirements / technical document will be an added advantage.

* Knowledge of Cash, Reference Data (i.e. Account Setup, Security Masters, etc.), Reconciliation and Tax will be an added advantage.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting:

* Should have executive presence as frequent engagement with Sr. Stakeholder is required throughout the lifecycle of a project.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.

* Required to give frequent verbal and written updates to Sr. Management and business stakeholders.

* Should have experience in hosting and lead Project Working Group meetings and active participation in Steering Committee's

People Management

* Should have experience of managing small to medium multi location and culturally diverse teams.

* Able to motivate team members and facilitate collaboration and exchange of ideas within the team.

If you believe you are suitable for this role please send in your CV