FILLED (ref # DM4164) System Test Manager

System Test Manager for Improvement Programme Interim
3 months
Watford Based
Up to £500 per day
Immediate start

Role Summary

Our client operates in the retail sector and is an expanding business with 224 stores currently and 30 stores being added per annum.

They are developing the IT function and are seeking an interim Test Manager to support the on-going change programme within the company.

Details

The System Test Manager should be able to provide high quality test management around a range of initiatives aimed at boosting financial performance and delivering improvements in the business.

They will be responsible for the overall planning and execution of functional, regression, integration, operational and performance testing, covering varying technologies.

They will be responsible for managing day to day activities of an external testing company and internal resources and should be able to give insight into the management of resources and ways to tackle testing.

Key skills and Requirements

Mandatory

* Significant experience (10 years) in the design and delivery of structured testing methodologies in 'blue chip' companies', or in management consultancies.

* Successful delivery of testing services in a variety of project sizes and in companies undertaking significant change programmes

* Knowledge and experience in the application of automated testing tools and test management tools.

Desirable

* Experience with relational databases such as SQL, Oracle, DB2 and or AS400/iSeries experience desirable.

Logistics:

Duration: 3 months
Location: Watford
Rate: Up to£500
Start Date: ASAP