Test Manager 

To manage a Test Team testing a specific FNZ client platform through all phases of test from planning, analysis, requirements, peer reviews, unit test, early cycle  automation, system test, system integration test and non-functional test, regression testing and to assist in the co-ordination of client UAT as appropriate and report regularly, proactively and effectively on progress and escalate issues where there are deviation from the plan.

Test Management

• Identify and meet demand for testing using a potential range of resource models (permanent, contract and professional services)
• Management, development and evolution into a centre of excellence for the testing function
• Implement test measures to demonstrate the value the Test Team adds to the business and be own improvements activities contributing directly to PDD value.
• Identify new ways in which Test can work closely with development in terms of test driven development, early services testing, automated functional testing and technical testing .
• Create project Test Strategy for specific clients hold reviews and sign offs with internal and external clients
• Create project Test Plans and  ensure they are appropriately tailored to the demands of the project of project test phase
• Plan the delivery of all testing solutions to agreed timescales, budget and quality using MS Project or equivalent, maintain that plan, budget resource pool
• Identify and ensure test environments are managed for the use of the test team including the right type and volume of test data
• Manage the effective test prep, execution, reporting and defects through the life of the project. Ensure testing and defects are prioritised and escalated where appropriate
• Delivery of Test Report for each key quality gate to an agreed department standard
• Permanent staff development, including identification and delivery of personal development and training plans
• Provide a working environment that encourages staff growth and innovation

• Ensuring departmental adherence to all FNZ standards policies, including confidentiality, health & safety and regulatory compliance where applicable.

Service Management

• To identify any requirements for external service provision (e.g. contract resources) and negotiate the most cost effective supplier agreements that meet the service requirements of the business.

• Regularly meet with key Test stakeholders (both within and outside IT) to review service delivery and identify areas for improvement.

Department Management

• With the Head of Test, to resource the department adequately, ensuring appropriate skills and resources are budgeted for and available to meet demand
• Effective budget planning and control in terms of headcount and internal projects
• To ensure that team members’ skills and knowledge levels are aligned with the present and future requirements of the business

• To work with team members to ensure they are cross-trained to maximise flexibility, motivation and cover for absence and to develop appropriate individuals to support succession planning within IT.