Test Manager

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Test Manager to join them on a 12 -month contract. As the Test Manager you will be accountable for defining the test approach to meet the Customer requirements and managing the team to deliver against this approach. You will be training other engineers and leading by example.

Role: Test Manager
Pay: £60.00 per hour via Umbrella
Contract: Monday to Friday, 37 Hours a week, 12 months contract
Location: Portsmouth
IR35: Inside
SC Clearance: SC Clearance, Uk Eys only project

Responsibilities

• Using appropriate tools and techniques verify and validate deliverables to standards defined in the BMS and specification requirements.
• Be aware of technological/engineering developments and issues in industry and interact with the Engineering Management to continuously improve Engineering.
• Manage production of test and verification strategies/plans which minimise risk by confirming validity of the technical solution as early/cost effectively as possible and verify that subcontractors' deliverables fully meet their contracted requirements.
• Advise in the creation/use of the System Reference Model or other test environments
• Be accountable for a Verification Cross Reference Index of test and verification status against requirements
• Be accountable for the defect management process with regards to T&V.
• Ensure the End-to-End testing complies with the project requirements
• Demonstrate to the Authority that the system meets contracted requirements
• Ensure that the test aspects of the projects are met on time, cost and quality

Experince Required

• Educated to degree level in either a science or engineering based subject - highly desirable
• Formal qualification in testing - highly desirable (Advanced Manager level of ISTQB in Software Testing)
• Formal qualification in project management - highly desirable (e.g. Prince 2 practitioner)
• Formal training in project planning tools - highly desirable
• Experience in the Satellite Communications domain - highly desirable

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation
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