Senior Quality Manager

Matchtech; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Test Manager for a contract role. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in IT Quality Assurance and manage a team focusing on delivering effective quality engineering outcomes. Responsibilities include leading quality delivery strategies and mentoring teams. If you're a seasoned professional ready to make a significant impact, apply now to join this dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to coach and mentor Quality Analysts or Engineers.
• Experience in integrating Quality Assurance Analysts into delivery teams.
• Ability to approach test management flexibly and pragmatically.

Responsibilities

• Enable effective Quality Assurance delivery strategy within time and cost constraints.
• Lead a team of Quality Managers and Engineers, fostering innovation.
• Act as a point of escalation for stakeholders regarding Quality Assurance.

Skills

Quality Assurance Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Technical Risk Translation

Team Collaboration

Job description

Our client, a leading player in the technology sector, is currently seeking a Test Manager on a contract basis. This exciting opportunity is perfect for someone with significant expertise in IT Quality Assurance and Quality management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enabling the most effective Quality Assurance delivery strategy for your accountable area within time and cost constraints.
• Ensuring resource forecasting and actualisation are accurately captured and maintained.
• Driving a Quality Engineering resource structure to deliver work-package management of estimates, planning, implementation, execution, and reporting requirements for software delivery.
• Delivering Quality Engineering outcomes in line with stakeholder governance requirements.
• Leading a team of Quality Managers, Quality Leads, and Quality Engineers by providing consultancy and support in the Quality Engineering and Quality Assessment domains, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Line and performance management of internal colleagues assigned as part of the organisational structure.
• Acting as a point of escalation for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring understanding and continual education of Quality Assurance principles and goals.
• Deputising for the Principal Engineer when required.

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrable ability to translate complex technical risks into business language to inform stakeholders.
• Experience as an ambassador for quality on projects, providing support and education to manage product risks.
• Ability to approach test management in a flexible and pragmatic manner.
• A proactive team supporter, seeking to unblock Quality Assurance activities across business channels or portfolios.
• Comfortable challenging the status quo within Programme SDLC to embed quality into delivery and maintenance processes.
• Ability to identify and enable opportunities to embed Quality Assurance practice enhancements within teams.
• Experience in firmly integrating Quality Assurance Analysts and Engineers into delivery teams, promoting a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Ability to coach and mentor Quality Analysts or Engineers on the most appropriate solutions or approaches.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing quality improvement programmes.

If you are a seasoned professional in IT Quality Assurance, ready for a contract role where you can make a significant impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and contribute to their mission of enhancing technology capabilities and delivering maximum business value.