Projects & Systems Test Manager

Project & Systems Test Manager

Milton Keynes

Hybrid working available

18 months full time contract

Full time 35 hours per week

£45,000

Join our team

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment? We are on the lookout for a talented Project & Systems Test Manager to join our team and become a driving force behind our Education & Training (E&T) Systems Team. In this team you will be taking on a pivotal role where your contributions will make an impact.

If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then this team could be for you.

Role Profile

The main purpose of the Project & Systems Test Manager will be to support the E&T Systems Team in delivering projects. The role holder will be expected to create strong relationships with an array of stakeholders across the business, be a clear communicator, develop, plan and execute test plans and strategy, support users by documenting changes and deliver training.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the System Project Team to ensure E&Ts requirements are fully considered and understood.

• Work with the Project team & Business Stakeholders to identify timescales for UAT, create UAT test plans and the identification of resources to carry out the testing. Undertake the management &/or co-ordination of test phases as required.

• Investigate issues found during testing, manage functional issues through to resolution. Work with the Systems Team to resolve any identified data issues that will affect testing &/or implementation.

• Work with the Systems Team managers to ensure smooth implementation of changes. Provide training as necessary.

• Assist with the production & maintenance of Business Process Maps & other documentation. Support the business with their production and maintenance of Process Guides.

Candidate Profile

Requirements include:

• Experience of managing end to end User Acceptance Testing
• Experience of working on systems based projects
• Ability to work collaboratively across IT & business teams
• Ability to communicate across the business & break down technical points into plain English
• Ability to prioritise in a fast paced environment

For the full role profile please click the document attached.

Why work for us?

We want you to enjoy your work and flourish in your role.

Our working environment is friendly and supportive, and we encourage everyone to understand personal differences and treat each other with respect.

We are a diverse organisation, employing skilled and motivated people from all backgrounds and helping them to reach their full potential, through training and development.

Sustainability is important to us, and we work hard to reduce our carbon footprint, whether that's in our buildings through lighting and heating, or encouraging staff to recycle and reduce paper consumption.

Our employee benefits include:

• A substantial suite of training and development
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous benefits package which includes gym discounts, pension plan, season ticket travel loans and health and dental plans

We are a disability confident employer.