Project Test Manager

Project Test Manager required by market leading, award winning financial services organisation based in Douglas, Isle of Man. The successful Project Test Manager will manage testing and quality activities throughout the project life-cycle, ensuring that the testing and quality activities are carried out to the agreed standards and that they comply with Audit and Regulatory standards. Key responsibilities: Take overall accountability for project test delivery plan (Static Testing, SIT, and UAT). Takes ownership and accountability during Operational Readiness Review for Testing and ensure the relevant controls are adhered. Ensure that all leads are delivering to agreed plan and managing team productivity. Work closely with leads to understand and resolve any concerns before they escalate into issues. Review and approve all major testing deliverables. Provide up to date data, status and judgement on project. Identify and allocate resources. Review estimates and assumptions to ensure that they still hold true and reforecast as often as appropriate. Ensure Stakeholders have up to date information on the project status at all times. Ensure that standard processes and deliverables are followed and that any deviations are managed, and the risks and potential outcome of those risks communicated and accepted. Work with other Test Managers and IT senior management team to ensure sharing of experiences, best practices and lessons learnt. Experience in Test automation and usage of tools will be considered as a significant value add. Experience in Performance testing, Cross Browser and Device testing is must. Your skills and experience: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology and Intermediate Experience. Preferred - ITSQB Quality and Test Manger Level II. Industry certifications in Performance Testing, Cross Browser and Mobility testing, Test automation, Test Management Tools. Basic to Intermediate knowledge of Life insurance products and process is preferred. Certifications like LOMA Level 1). Working knowledge with strategic IT partners is crucial. Exposure to Agile implementations is a must. Exposure to transformation initiatives like intelligent automation, Analytics, Product simplification is preferred. This fantastic role comes with a salary to £45,000 p/a and is accompanied with an attractive benefits package which includes a 9-10% Annual Bonus, 25 Days Holiday, 12% Non-Contributary Pension, Healthcare, Flexible Benefits and Free Parking to name but a few. Artis Recruitment provide specialist recruitment services within HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Marketing, Customer Contact and Executive Search. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy: https://www.artisrecruitment.co.uk/privacy-policy This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89916440