IT | Defect Manager

Guidant Global; Havant; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Havant is seeking a candidate to manage the defect backlog and processes efficiently. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and a solid understanding of testing and defect management. Responsibilities include reporting on defect backlogs and working closely with Oracle to address HCM issues. This role provides a chance to engage actively in large IT programmes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and own the defect backlog and defect management process.
• Ensure defects are raised and progressed according to the defect management process.
• Ensure defects are appropriately assigned.
• Ensure defects are kept up to date.
• Ensure fixed defects are retested within agreed timeframes.
• Report on defect backlogs, highlighting critical and blocking defects.
• Raise Service Requests with Oracle where HCM issues are identified.

Skills

Good communication skills with stakeholders at all levels

Understanding of Oracle SR process

Experience with working on large IT programmes

Understanding of testing and defect management processes

Proactive approach

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitor and own the defect backlog and defect management process
• Ensure defects are raised and progressed according to the defect management process
• Ensure defects are appropriately assigned
• Ensure defects are kept up to date
• Ensure fixed defects are retested within agreed timeframes
• Report on defect backlogs, highlighting critical and blocking defects
• Raise Service Requests with Oracle where HCM issues are identified

Qualifications

• Good communication skills with stakeholders at all levels
• Understanding of Oracle SR process
• Experience with working on large IT programmes
• Understanding of testing and defect management processes
• Proactive approach